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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. Hank leave his sons to go to ____________.

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

3. Where does Hank get the money to buy a motorcycle?

4. What does Viv make for them to drink?

5. How many bobcats does Hank tame?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Draeger see through the binoculars?

2. What does Lee think about on his way home?

3. What does Lee find out about Viv in this chapter?

4. Why does Jonas become disillusioned with Oregon?

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

6. What happens when a postman tries to deliver a postcard?

7. In what way is Viv described as different?

8. Describe the prologue that begins Chapter 2.

9. Why does the real estate man soap his house?

10. Describe the prologue that opens Chapter 3.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Kesey's writing style. How would you describe Kesey's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Kesey's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Kesey was a big part part of the counterculture. Using two examples from the novel, discuss the ways the story reflects Kesey's political ideas?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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