St. James Infirmary Analysis

The narrator visits St. James Infirmary to see his deceased lover. He then goes to Old Joe's bar, where he hears Old Joe give a speech about letting go and his own uniqueness. Old Joe also describes his funeral wishes, including a jazz band and specific burial items. The narrator concludes with a toast and mentions having the St. James Infirmary blues.

What was the narrator's purpose for visiting St. James Infirmary?

• To see his baby

• To meet the doctor

• To attend a funeral

• To visit a friend

What did the doctor say about the narrator's baby?

• She is in good health

• She is very low

• She is missing

• She is recovering well

Where did the narrator go after visiting the infirmary?

• To the cemetery

• To Old Joe's bar room

• To a friend's house

• To the hospital

What was Old Joe McKennedy's condition when the narrator saw him?

• He was asleep

• He was cheerful

• He was crying

• His eyes were bloodshot red

What did Old Joe McKennedy say about the deceased's search for another man?

• She will never find another man like him

• She will find happiness

• She will find someone better

• She should stop searching

What specific item did Old Joe McKennedy want to be buried with?

• A gold ring

• A pair of boots

• A silver watch

• A ten-dollar Stetson hat

How many gamblers did Old Joe McKennedy want to carry his coffin?

• Five

• Four

• Six

• Seven

What type of band did Old Joe McKennedy want on his hearse wagon?

• A classical band

• A jazz band

• A rock band

• A marching band