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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 Henry banter with in the bar?

2. What is the name of the character in the final prologue?

3. What does Hank say wakes him up?

4. With whom does Willard have a secret affair?

5. Which of the following does Willard own?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Willard Eggleston's situation?

2. Why does Henry need to show Hank how to cut trees the old fashioned way?

3. What does Joe-Ben think about as he positions himself to eavesdrop on the town meeting?

4. Why does Hank not want Joe-Ben to shoot the geese?

5. Summarize the prologue that opens Chapter 7.

6. Summarize the prologue that opens Chapter 8.

7. What is Hank's reason for not putting an end to the strike?

8. Why is Evenwrite worried about the rain?

9. Summarize the prologue that opens Chapter 6, Part 2.

10. Describe Willard's phone call to Hank.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his goals and motives. Does he achieve his motive? Why? Does he share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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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