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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. Ike misunderstands Shoola and thinks she is offering him _______.

2. After the funeral, what does Shoola offer Ike to console his loss?

3. Why does Alice offer to drive Ike and Shoola home?

4. Why do Ike, Mike, and Greer have to return to town?

5. What is the movie star doing when she's hit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't Mike, Greer, and Ike catch any fish?

2. Why does Alice offer to drive Ike and Shoola home?

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

4. By Chapter 12, how has Kuinak dramatically changed since Ike left to go to Skagway?

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

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

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

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

9. What is changing about the movie?

10. What is Mike's main objective in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite much of the action in Sailor Song, the truth is infrequently stated; it is merely alluded to. Discuss how the withholding of truth about one's history functions as subplots to this book and Kesey's statements on humanity.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the book's focus on the necessity and integrity of one's roots and the way characters are defined by their context, home, and independence.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the purpose of the Loop family in Sailor Song.

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