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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 the name of the town's bar?

2. What depresses Jonas about Oregon?

3. IN what state did Jonas first try to settle?

4. Who is caressing Viv's neck?

5. Lee get drunk on __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lee get Viv alone?

2. Why does the real estate man soap his house?

3. What does Lee tell his housemate on the phone?

4. Describe the scene at the shack between Henry, Lee and Viv.

5. What does Jonas' note to Hank say?

6. Why is the town striking?

7. Why does Jonas become disillusioned with Oregon?

8. Summarize the prologue that opens Chapter 6, Part .

9. What happens to the bobcats?

10. What are the three main characters, Viv, Lee and Hank troubled with at breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the following statement: "The different points of view Kesey uses in the novel make it inaccessible to the average reader." Using two examples from the book, argue either for or against the statement.

Essay Topic 2

Kesey grew up in Oregon, adhering to the rule that writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Kesey knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Kesey does not portray a character or setting so well? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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