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Legs
William Kennedy
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Summary
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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
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Character List
Jack Diamond
Marcus Gorman
Alice Diamond
Kiki Roberts
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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
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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?
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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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