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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 is Leonard Smalls' job in the movie?

2. What is the town at risk of turning into?

3. What is Nick planning?

4. What is Foxcorp trying to buy?

5. What are people's reactions to Ike's speech?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Shoola want to go home?

2. Were Mike and Steubins in need of rescuing after the storm? Why?

3. How has the Underdog Club failed?

4. How Is Ike's old nature returning in Chapter 20?

5. Why does the actress want to be called "Shoola"?

6. What is Alice's opinion of her husband's fidelity?

7. Does Alice's character make more sense after Chapter 19?

8. How did Nick become successful in Hollywood?

9. How has Ike let the people of Kuinak down?

10. How does Shoola's connection with Harry contradict current-Kuinak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mystery surrounds the characters in Sailor Song, from their history to true motives. This is strongest in Alice and Ike, Foxcorp, and even in subtle dynamics like Shoola and Harry. Discuss mystery as a sub-narrative in Sailor Song and how it drives and suspends situations, relationships, and the reader's experiences.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how social expectations mold and direct the narrative of Sailor Song.`

Essay Topic 3

Kuinak has been plagued by development, Foxcorp, nature, and more. Discuss the nature of destruction in the book and Kesey's attitude towards humans and nature.

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