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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 does Evenwrite taunt when he reaches the shore?

2. Of what does Evenwrite accuse the Stampers?

3. What is the name of the strange animal?

4. Who does Lee agree to accompany to church?

5. Who wants to fight Hank?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way are the Stampers restless?

2. What do the customers talk about at the Snag?

3. With what story about Hank does the chapter open?

4. How do Hank and Viv meet?

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

6. Why is the town striking?

7. Why does Jonas become disillusioned with Oregon?

8. Why is Lee angry with Hank in Chapter 5?

9. Describe the prologue that opens Chapter 5.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel is set mostly in the state of Oregon.

1) What meaning does Oregon bring to the novel? What would you automatically presume about a novel that was set in Oregon?

2) How different do you think today's Oregon is to the Oregon in the novel? How do you think the novel's meaning would change if it were set in today's Oregon?

Essay Topic 2

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

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Kesey's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

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