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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the harp salesman upset with Mary Kathleen?
(a) She brought a stranger to his shop.
(b) She smells bad.
(c) She didn't bring him lunch.
(d) She owes him a lot of money.

2. What did Starbuck take from Mary Kathleen's belongings?
(a) All her documents.
(b) Her food.
(c) Her photographs.
(d) Her money.

3. What is the only thing Mary Kathleen remembers about Starbuck?
(a) His crimes.
(b) His jokes.
(c) His ideals.
(d) His voice.

4. How do Sarah and Starbuck speak to each other on the phone?
(a) Like they still hated eachother.
(b) Like they did when they were dating.
(c) Like they were bickering parents.
(d) Like they'd never met.

5. What name did Starbuck give to the paramedics for Mary Kathleen?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Graham.
(c) O'Looney.
(d) Starbuck.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of Starbuck's fresh-from-prison friends arrived with __________.

2. What is the bag woman insisting to Starbuck?

3. What does Mary Kathleen carry in her plastic bags?

4. Whistler appointed himself as ________.

5. What kind of positions are Starbuck and his friends offered at RAMJAC?

Short Essay Questions

1. As far as Starbuck knows, why are he and the other "saints" at Leen's apartment?

2. Why does the harp salesman want to call the police on Starbuck?

3. Were Mary Kathleen's dying wishes granted? How so?

4. What is ironic about Mary Kathleen's death?

5. How does Leen mistake Starbuck for Mrs. Graham?

6. What is rain supposed to symbolize in the Epilogue?

7. Why are Starbuck's reunions with Mary Kathleen and Clewes a climax of "Jailbird"?

8. How does Starbuck view his role in the universe?

9. Why does Starbuck cry when he sees Mary Kathleen?

10. Why should Starbuck have gone to the police in Chapter 11?

(see the answer keys)

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