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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. How was Nick inducted into Hollywood?

2. What destroys the film set?

3. What is Leonard Smalls' job in the movie?

4. On her way to meet Mike, Alice crashes her ______.

5. Who disappears in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is changing about the movie?

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

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

6. How did Nick become successful in Hollywood?

7. Are the occurrences of Chapter 20 common or uncommon for Kuinak? How?

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

9. How are Steubins and Mike able to bond?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the purpose of the Loop family in Sailor Song.

Essay Topic 2

Nick is a crucial character in Sailor Song with varied connections to people around Kuinak before he arrived for the movie. Discuss Nick's presence, his role as the antagonist, and how he furthers the interconnectedness and mystery of the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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