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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XXIV The Mexican Bust.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some of the regular features of life at La Honda?
(a) Yoga classes three times a week to stay healthy
(b) Arm wrestling on Wednesdays
(c) Day Glo paint on everything, Friday night dinners
(d) LSD-laced prayer sessions at sunrise

2. What does Kenneth Babbs introduce to the new Kesey colony?
(a) Fine cuisine
(b) Asian novels
(c) Jokes
(d) Pranks

3. Does Kesey believe that experiencing things in the present is really possible?
(a) No, because our senses have a time lag
(b) He's still unsure because the drugs haven't kicked in
(c) Absolutely. He thinks he's living proof of living in the present
(d) He doesn't really care so long as he's having a good time

4. What is the slogan that the Pranksters use?
(a) We're doing it. Everyone should.
(b) Can you pass the acid test?
(c) Are you experienced?
(d) It's not as bad as you think.

5. Kesey says he wants everyone to do their thing and be Pranksters, but he also wants them to be:
(a) Competetent
(b) Competitive
(c) Crazy
(d) Charming

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Pranksters believe about people living the "straight" life?

2. How does one pass the acid test?

3. Who do the Pranksters suspect is behind their bust on the way to Guadalajara?

4. Do the Pranksters believe in anti-war rallies?

5. Who ordered a search of Puerto Vallarta after reports surfaced of Kesey's whereabouts?

(see the answer key)

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