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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 did Billy Bibbit stop writing in the log book, as the Acutes began to be stronger and more rebellious?

2. Who constantly sticks up for McMurphy?

3. Finish this name: _________ George

4. Who is the night warden?

5. Who begins to taunt George with the idea of the bugs he could have caught on the boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does McMurphy do as they are preparing and performing the electroshock therapy on him?

2. What does McMurphy ask of Chief Broom as they are sharing stories of their lives?

3. What do the night attendants do to Chief Broom's bed as he is sleeping?

4. What would McMurphy do each time the nurse would ask him if he repented during his stay on the Disturbed ward?

5. What does McMurphy receive from the doctor?

6. What does Chief Broom do to help save McMurphy from his new vegetative state?

7. Why has Chief Broom been saving up gum?

8. In response to the vetoing of his day pass, what does McMurphy do?

9. What does McMurphy do to Chief Bromden that makes the Chief upset about McMurphy always 'winning things'?

10. What happens to McMurphy when the men are caught after the plan to not get caught doesn't occur as planned?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The nurses in the story run the gamut of nice to downright mean and manipulative. Is there a better nursing style in relation to these patients? Why did you answer the way you did? Choose one nurse character as the ideal nurse for this ward. Why did you choose this nurse? Do you think Nurse Ratched's style is well suited for this ward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The question as to whether or not McMurphy is simply manipulating the men to get what he wants is something that begins to pull the group apart. In your opinion, do you think this is what McMurphy is trying to do? Why or why not? Would it be a bad thing in either case? In the end, what does McMurphy really 'win' in the ward as a result of his actions? Anything?

Essay Topic 3

Nurse Ratched runs the ward with a briskness and calmness that in enviable in many ways. However, this lack of feeling also seems to create a higher likelihood of manipulating others for her own gain. That said, do you feel Nurse Ratched might do well to have some time in a mental ward herself? Why or why not? What are her main power issues and communication issues which need to be altered in order for her to live a more loving life?

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