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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. What is Henry going to show Hank how to do?

2. Which of the following does Willard own?

3. Why does Lee exaggerate the extent of his illness?

4. Of whom is Hank getting suspicious?

5. What does Jenny toss onto her bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the novel

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

3. Describe what happens at the Snag in Chapter 6, Part 2.

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

5. Describe Hank's time at the Snag.

6. Why is Evenwrite worried about the rain?

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

8. Describe Willard's phone call to Hank.

9. Summarize the prologue that opens Chapter 8.

10. What is Willard's mistress' plan to continue their relationship?

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

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 3

Discuss the values of 1960's America.

1) Why were individuality and family such an important issue during this time?

2) In what ways are the characters' negative characteristics a product of their time? Do you think America was going through a transitional phase in the 1960's? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3) Does modern society share any values with 1960's America?

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