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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. Who do the characters leave alone at the shack?

2. Of what does Evenwrite accuse the Stampers?

3. What happens to the bobcats?

4. From what king of hangover is Viv suffering?

5. What is Henry doing outside when a storm hits?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henry's relationship with Bobby break down?

2. Whose perspectives does the narrative move between as Viv, Lee and Henry wait at the shack?

3. Summarize the prologue that opens Chapter 6, Part .

4. In what way does Hank cover his feelings when the bobcats die?

5. Describe the prologue that opens Chapter 5.

6. What does Jonas' note to Hank say?

7. Describe the prologue that opens Chapter 3.

8. Describe the prologue that opens the first chapter.

9. What happens to the bobcats?

10. What are the three main characters, Viv, Lee and Hank troubled with at breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "Sometimes a Great Notion supports individuality over the community." Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Kesey grew up in Oregon, adhering to the rule that writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Kesey knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Kesey does not portray a character or setting so well? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Kesey's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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