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William Kennedy
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1: Jack's Alive
Chapter 2: Jack Sauce
Chapter 3: Jack, Out of Doors, Part I
Chapter 3: Jack, Out of Doors, Part II
Chapter 4: Johnny Raw, Jack Gentleman: Part I
Chapter 4: Johnny Raw, Jack Gentleman, Part II
Chapter 5: Playing the Jack
Chapter 6: John Thompson's Man
Chapter 7: Jack Among the Maids
Chapter 8: Jack-in-the-Box
Chapters 9 & 10
Characters
Character List
Jack Diamond
Marcus Gorman
Alice Diamond
Kiki Roberts
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important quotes explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Character Analysis
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapter 1: Jack's Alive
Chapter 2: Jack Sauce
Chapter 3: Jack, Out of Doors, Part 1
Chapter 3: Jack, Out of Doors, Part 2
Chapter 4: Johnny Raw, Jack Gentleman: Part 1
Chapter 4: Johnny Raw, Jack Gentleman, Part 2
Chapter 5: Playing the Jack
Chapter 6: John Thompson's Man
Chapter 7: Jack Among the Maids
Chapter 8: Jack-in-the-Box
Chapters 9 & 10
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Character Analysis Quiz
Further Study
Character Analysis Quiz
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of 2
Which American outlaw does Jack resemble?
Jesse JamesB. Wyatt EarpC. Billy the KidD. Wild Bill Hickok
In what city does Jack grow up?
ChicagoB. PhiladelphiaC. New York CityD. Dallas
What does Marcus feel being close to Jack?
2
of 2
Dull fearB. Creeping disgustC. Electric energyD. Professional curiosity
What would Alice like to turn Jack into?
A lawyerB. A gangsterC. A prisonerD. A showman
What is Kiki's job before she meets Jack?
SecretaryB. DancerC. BarmaidD. Actress
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