American Lit Spring Review

Who narrates the novel?

• Chief Bromden

• McMurphy

• Harding

• Nurse Ratched

What does the Combine represent?

• education

• society

• individuality

• companionship

Which character best represents the theme of invisibility?

• McMurphy

• Billy

• Martini

• Chief Bromden

What idea is shown by McMurphy and the control panel?

• Not giving up

• Life is hopeless

• Everyone needs help

• Strength is everything

What does the fog represent?

• Nurse Ratched’s control over the patients

• The chaos caused by McMurphy

• Chief Bromden’s safety from hospital influence

• Patient’s trust of hospital staff

Why did Nurse Ratched bring McMurphy back to the ward after his treatments?

• To make him better

• To keep him from being a martyr

• She missed him

• So he could organize more games

What does the idea of a pecking party represent?

• Survival of the fittest

• Learning to get along in society

• Strong friendships

• The need to escape

Which animal is used to describe Nurse Ratched?

• Rabbit

• Bull Goose

• Wolf

• Kitten

What does McMurphy’s laughter represent?

• a love of nature

• freedom

• overconfidence

• bad manners

What does the fishing trip show about the characters?

• The need to be included

• McMurphy’s control over everything

• The control of society

• A fear of the ocean