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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. When does the Snag always do good business?

2. Where does Stokes watch the funeral?

3. What is the weather like on the night Hank and Newton fight?

4. Which of the following does Willard own?

5. What does the fight end for Tommy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way has Simone changed in Chapter 10?

2. How does Hank react to Willard's death?

3. Summarize the prologue that opens Chapter 10.

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

5. Why does Lee refuse to get out of bed?

6. In what way does Hank show that he is losing control?

7. Describe Hank's time at the Snag.

8. In what way are the Canadian geese in both Hank and Lee's thoughts?

9. How do Evenwrite and Draeger get to the Stamper's house?

10. What is different about the novel's point of view?

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 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

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?

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