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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Starbuck go with the limo?

2. The Arapahoe dining room has been converted into _________.

3. What does the maitre de at the Arapahoe wear on his lapel?

4. Looking in the mirror in his new suit, Starbuck observes that he looks _____.

5. Why was Clewes sent to prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon being released from prison, why does Starbuck stay at the Hotel Arapahoe?

2. What are the degrees of separation between Sarah Wyatt and Mary Kathleen O'Looney in Chapter 9?

3. What does the arrival of the famous prisoner tie together?

4. What is the significance of "Kilgore Trout" being a pseudonym?

5. How is "a rich man's trash can" a symbol for Starbuck?

6. What was the nature of Starbuck's relationship with Nixon?

7. How is Fender's story of Vicuna a metaphor?

8. What effect do Starbuck's relationships have on him? What is he relationship with himself?

9. Why does the red ribbon on Starbuck's suit cause trouble?

10. Is "The Sermon on the Mount" a reasonable defense for Sacco and Vanzetti? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Starbuck forges his identity.

Essay Topic 2

Starbuck, even after spending years in prison, continues to commit crime. Discuss Starbuck's decisions. Why does he do what he does? What does he think will happen?

Essay Topic 3

Interconnection is a prominent theme of "Jailbird." Discuss how Vonnegut connects characters and elements, what the purpose is, and the statement being made.

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