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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. On her way to meet Mike, Alice crashes her ______.

2. Why won't Eemook be coming to meet the sea lion?

3. How was Nick inducted into Hollywood?

4. Alice and Willi's meeting is _______.

5. After the funeral, what does Shoola offer Ike to console his loss?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Alice's opinion of her husband's fidelity?

2. Why does Shoola want to go home?

3. How Is Ike's old nature returning in Chapter 20?

4. What is changing about the movie?

5. Why does the actress want to be called "Shoola"?

6. Why can't Mike, Greer, and Ike catch any fish?

7. How does Shoola's connection with Harry contradict current-Kuinak?

8. Why does Louise Loop believe that someone is trying to kill her?

9. Are the occurrences of Chapter 20 common or uncommon for Kuinak? How?

10. How did Nick become successful in Hollywood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reverend Greener and Ike are paralleled in their desire for social reform. However, Ike is no longer an activist and lies at the opposite end of the spectrum from Rev. Greener. Discuss the use of these opposing men in a common interest and what we learn about humanity, the future, and Ike through this relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss what Kesey's overall statement about humanity is with good, evil, mystery, and truth in Sailor Song.

Essay Topic 3

Kuinak and its inhabitants are painted mainly by their isolated nature. Discuss the use of isolation in Sailor Song and how it adds to the canvas of the narrative and its representation of change.

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