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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
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
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of 2
What does Marcus love shooting?
Jack's bowB. Jack's rifleC. Jack's machine gunD. Jack's pistol
Jack is partially the embodiment of the American Dream, and also partially___.
A mistakeB. An artistC. A failureD. A legend
What is the name of the cat that Jack and Eddie adopt in Philadelphia?
2
of 2
MacavityB. GarfieldC. SugarpussD. Sourpuss
What feeling does Jack's rosary symbolize?
GuiltB. DevotionC. LoveD. Vanity
What food symbolizes Kiki's temporary futility and Jack's impotence?
CookiesB. SteakC. CherriesD. Fudge
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