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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hank do to Lee when they meet?

2. What can Henry hear in the distance?

3. Where does Hank throw the bombs?

4. From what king of hangover is Viv suffering?

5. What does Evenwrite say the union wants?

Short Essay Questions

1. What characters does the opening of chapter 5 examine?

2. Describe the prologue that opens the first chapter.

3. Describe the prologue that opens Chapter 5.

4. Why is Lee angry with Hank in Chapter 5?

5. In what way does the town talk differently about Viv?

6. Why does Henry's relationship with Bobby break down?

7. What happens to the bobcats?

8. In what way does Hank cover his feelings when the bobcats die?

9. What does Lee find out about Viv in this chapter?

10. Describe the prologue that begins Chapter 2.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "Sometimes a Great Notion supports individuality over the community." Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his goals and motives. Does he achieve his motive? Why? Does he share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Examine 1960's family life. How is 1960's family life reflected in the novel? Are the Stampers' problems specific to the 1960's? In what way does Kesey's representation of a 1960's family communicate his ideas on 1960's life?

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