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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. In what format is this chapter written?

2. Kesey decides to return to the U.S. through what entry point?

3. What confuses the cops about the LSD "crazies"?

4. What is Richard Alpert's concern about the Pranksters?

5. What sign do the Pranksters put up at La Honda?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Zonker receives a telegram informing the group that the suicide note scheme didn't work, who spreads news that Kesey is in Mexico?

2. What did you think of Kesey's re-entry into the U.S.?

3. Why do you think the Mexicans greet the Pranksters with "Diablo!"

4. Do you think the Vietnam Day Committee understood what they were doing by inviting Kesey to speak?

5. How does Mountain Girl manage to get off with just a fine for the marijuana charges against her?

6. Why do you think Wolfe wrote this chapter in this free-verse style?

7. Is it ironic that Kesey goes to the U.S. Consulate, isn't ironic and even gets money from one of the staff?

8. In reading this chapter, what did you think of Kesey's attempt at having a final graduation?

9. What is it about the Red Tide that is so bothersome?

10. Why do you think Kesey denies Sandy the Ampex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the chapter "Cloud," we see the business side of LSD. How are Owsley and the Mad Chemist different? Is Owsley a visionary? Or is he just a shrewd businessman?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think the mixed, almost bad reviews of Sometimes a Great Nation hurt Kesey? Or did he sincerely believe that the bus was a new art form? What does he mean when he points to the bus and suggests it's a totally new art form?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think that Tom Wolfe did a good job in telling the story of Kesey and the Merry Pranksters? Did you feel that he captured the essence of these people accurately? Or was he handicapped by his lack of experience with LSD?

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