One Flew Over The Cuckoo's NEST Quiz #1
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Engage with 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' through this focused quiz. Assess your understanding of key characters, plot elements, and thematic concerns of this classic narrative, enhancing both literary and critical thinking skills.
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Who is the narrator?
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Nurse Ratched
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R. P. McMurphy
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Chief Bromden
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Billy Bibbit
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A. Chief BromdenExplanation
The correct answer is Chief Bromden because he is the character who narrates the story. As the narrator, Chief Bromden provides the perspective and insights into the events and characters within the novel. His narration allows readers to understand the oppressive nature of the mental institution and the struggles faced by the patients, including R. P. McMurphy, Nurse Ratched, and Billy Bibbit. Through Chief Bromden's perspective, the readers gain a deeper understanding of the themes and conflicts present in the story.Rate this question:
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Which group of patients have a chance to be cured and sent back to the outside?
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Acutes
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Chronics
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Vegetables
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Wheelers
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A. AcutesExplanation
The group of patients who have a chance to be cured and sent back to the outside are the "Acutes." This implies that these patients have a higher likelihood of recovery and returning to their normal lives compared to the other groups mentioned (Chronics, Vegetables, and Wheelers).Rate this question:
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Who is the subject of the first group meeting that McMurphy attends?
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Martini
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Chief Broom
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Pete Bancini
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Harding
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A. HardingExplanation
The subject of the first group meeting that McMurphy attends is Harding. This is indicated by the fact that Harding is listed as one of the options and is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Who runs the ward?
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Chief Bromden
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Dr. Spivey
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Nurse Ratched
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Harding
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A. Nurse RatchedExplanation
Nurse Ratched runs the ward because she is depicted as the authoritarian figure who exercises control and power over the patients. Throughout the story, she manipulates and suppresses the patients, enforcing strict rules and routines. Her oppressive and tyrannical nature is evident in her interactions with the other characters, making her the dominant force in the ward.Rate this question:
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Who said he was "born a miscarriage" and worked for the railroad before he came to the hospital?
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Harding
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Chief Broom
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Martini
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Pete Bancini
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A. Pete BanciniExplanation
Pete Bancini is the correct answer because he is the character who claimed to have been "born a miscarriage" and worked for the railroad before coming to the hospital. This information suggests that Pete Bancini had a difficult birth and faced challenges in his life before being admitted to the hospital.Rate this question:
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What happens if a patient on the ward writes something about another patient in the log book?
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They are first in line for breakfast
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They get to sleep late the next day
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They are excused from the next group meeting
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They get a star by their name
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A. They get to sleep late the next day
A. They get a star by their nameExplanation
If a patient on the ward writes something about another patient in the log book, they will get to sleep late the next day and get a star by their name. This suggests that there is a reward system in place for patients who provide information or contribute to the log book. The reward of sleeping late and receiving a star indicates that the staff values and appreciates the patient's involvement in documenting information about other patients.Rate this question:
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What does Chief Broom liken the ward to?
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A prison
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A factory
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A vacation
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A school
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A. A factoryExplanation
Chief Broom likens the ward to a factory. This comparison suggests that the ward operates in a systematic and controlled manner, with patients being treated like products on an assembly line. It implies that the ward is focused on efficiency and productivity rather than individual care and well-being. This comparison also implies that the patients are seen as objects rather than human beings, reinforcing the dehumanizing nature of the ward.Rate this question:
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How did McMurphy end up in the ward?
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A judge ruled he's a habitual liar
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He's deaf and dumb
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He escaped from a work camp
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A judge ruled he's a psychopath
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A. A judge ruled he's a psychopathExplanation
McMurphy ended up in the ward because a judge ruled that he is a psychopath. This implies that a legal authority determined that McMurphy has a mental disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, impulsivity, and a lack of empathy or remorse. As a result, he was placed in a psychiatric facility for treatment and observation.Rate this question:
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What does McMurphy liken the group meeting to?
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A peckin' party
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A rabbit hop
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A miscarriage
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A circus performance
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A. A peckin' partyExplanation
McMurphy likens the group meeting to a "peckin' party." This phrase suggests that the meeting is characterized by individuals picking at each other, similar to how birds peck at each other during a social gathering. It implies that the group meeting is filled with tension, conflict, and a sense of competition among the participants.Rate this question:
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Nurse Ratched refers to McMurphy as what type of patient?
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A rabbit
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A chicken
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A coward
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A manipulator
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A. A manipulatorExplanation
Nurse Ratched refers to McMurphy as a manipulator because throughout the novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," McMurphy consistently challenges and manipulates the power dynamics within the mental institution. He uses his charisma and rebellious nature to rally the other patients against Nurse Ratched's oppressive rule, ultimately exposing her manipulative and controlling behavior. Therefore, the term "manipulator" accurately describes McMurphy's character and his actions within the story.Rate this question:
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