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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. After the Loops come to the scene, what does the albino man beg them not to do?

2. In Chapter 6, what does the Foxcorp director want with Ike?

3. What was Ike's friend's time in prison like?

4. What surrounds the town?

5. After Ike wakes up and goes to meet Alice, where is Greer waiting for Ike?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Eemook an unlikely hero?

2. Why won't the film be successful?

3. What does Foxcorp's request to have a personal meeting with Ike say about Ike?

4. Why is Shoola and the Sea Lion an appropriate or inappropriate children's book?

5. What's the relevance of albinism in Chapter 3?

6. How has Foxcorp changed Kuinak?

7. Who is Reverend Greener?

8. What's the purpose of Chapter 2?

9. How does Chapter 4 present Kuinak as a character?

10. How is Foxcorp contrary to the Underdog Club?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kuinak's struggles represent the world and its final big storm affects everyone in the world. Discuss how Kuinak functions as an analogy for development in the world and Kesey's commentary on the future.

Essay Topic 2

Although Foxcorp stands in stark contrast to Kuinak, there are a few elements that tie the two together. Discuss the parallels of Foxcorp and Kuinak in Sailor Song and what they say about nature, authenticity, and industry.

Essay Topic 3

There are three critical storms in Sailor Song: the two in Kuinak and the one in Shoola and the Sea Lion. These three storms draw many parallels with each other and incite different elements of the story and struggle. Discuss the use of storms in the book as a common thread and accelerator.

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