The term "pecking party" refers to:

McMurphy's view of the group meetings

The purpose of the logbook is to:

create mistrust and paranoia between the patients

Throughout the story, the tub room is an example of:

the struggle between Nurse Ratched and McMurphy

During the shower incident, McMurphy fights with the orderlies because:

McMurphy was standing up for a weaker patient

Cheswick's death is most likely the result of:

Cheswick's loss of hope after McMurphy stops sticking up for the patients

How does McMurphy's conversation with the lifeguard change his behavior?

He begins to follow the rules since Ratched controls his release date

Ultimately, the true importance of the fishing trip was to:

It shows growth, self-confidence, and independence of the patients

What starling irony do the patients reveal to McMurphy about their own stay in the hospital?

Most are in the hospital voluntarilly; Ratched decides McMurphy's release

Mr. Taber, Ellis, and Ruckley all represent:

Patients that serve as a warning to other patients

The fact that the patients stop writing in the logbook is indicative that:

McMurphy's influence on bringing the patients closer together

The Nurses' true purpose for the group therapy sessions is to:

destroy the patient's self-esteem and confidence

Although it is only an illusion, Bromden's belief of the fog allows him to:

feel safe and hidden from the hospital staff

McMUrphy's choice NOT to escape from the ward reveals:

He is determined not to let Nurse Ratched win the struggle between them.

McMurphy breaking the window of the nurses' station is indicative that:

McMurphy refuses to be intimidated by Nurse Ratched

The phrase "bull goose looney" is McMurphy's term for

The leader of the patients/craziest among them

Which qualities best describe Nurse Ratched's staff?

weak and manipulated by Ratched

What is the difference between the World Series disturbance and McMurphy breaking the nurse's window?

One was a peaceful protest while the other was a violent protest

During the fishing trip, McMurphy not helping with the fishing or the life vests best reveals that:

He needs them to learn how to make difficult choices for themselves

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1
The term "pecking party" refers to:
Mcurphy's relationship with Nurse Ratched
Mcurphy's view of how the patients see themselves
McMurphy's view of the group meetings
Mcurphy's observations of how the orderlies treat the patients
2
The purpose of the logbook is to:
keep an accurate record of the patients' concerns
inform the staff of a patient's mental state
create mistrust and paranoia between the patients
record patients' suggestions for possible day room activities
3
Throughout the story, the tub room is an example of:
a place where the tables are stored during group therapy meetings
Mcurphy's place to play cards with the patients
Mcurphy's ability to work closely with Nurse Ratched
the struggle between Nurse Ratched and McMurphy
4
McMurphy insisting on still "watching" the World Series is an example of:
the ability to appear insane
the patients' desire to be entertained
a form of peaceful protest
his violent nature
5
During the shower incident, McMurphy fights with the orderlies because:
Ratched told the orderlies to punish him for the fishing trip
He refused to be cleaned after the fishing trip
The orderlies planned to assult McMurphy in order to intimidate him
McMurphy was standing up for a weaker patient
6
Cheswick's death is most likely the result of:
Cheswick's attempt to make Ratched feel guilty over her treatment of them
The orderlies desire to harm disruptive patients, like Cheswick
Cheswick's loss of hope after McMurphy stops sticking up for the patients
The lack of safety precautions at the swimming pool
7
How does McMurphy's conversation with the lifeguard change his behavior?
He begins to follow the rules since Ratched controls his release date
he becomes quiet and begins to plan his escape from the hospital
he becomes violent and smashes the window to the Nurses' Station
he continues to show the patients how easy it is to upset Ratched
8
Ultimately, the true importance of the fishing trip was to:
It is the author's way of adding humor before the end of the novel
Let the patients realize they don't always need to follow the rules
Give the patients a chance to get away from the hospital
It shows growth, self-confidence, and independence of the patients
9
Which character was self-conscious about his stuttering?
Bromden
Billy Bibbit
Cheswick
Martini
10
What starling irony do the patients reveal to McMurphy about their own stay in the hospital?
Nurse Ratched plans to keep them against their will
Mcurphy can only leave after his jail term is over
Most are in the hospital voluntarilly; Ratched decides McMurphy's release
The patients pretend to like Nurse Ratched in order leave sooner
11
Mr. Taber, Ellis, and Ruckley all represent:
Patients that were able to beat Nurse Ratched and were discharged
Patients that were "cured" by their illnesses
Patients that serve as a warning to other patients
The perfect model of patient behavior
12
When McMurphy arrives at the hospital, Bromden notices that he is different than any other new admissions because:
He attempts to fight the orderlies
He is aggressive
He is loud and laughing
He behaves wildly, fighting his restraints
13
"Acutes" and "Chronics" are examples of:
different types of patients
different parts of the hospital
different levels of mental disabilities
different types of staff members
14
Bromden uses the terms "big" and "small" to present a person's:
self-esteem and confidence
height and weight
intelligence
way to handle themselves in a fight
15
McMurphy's ability to organize an escape from a Korean War Prison is relevant because:
He has the ability to organize and lead
As a leader, he takes responsibility for his actions
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It shows that he rebels against authority
16
Life on the hospital ward is structured by
The music through the speaker
The staff and the set routines
The use of the logbook
The threat of EST
17
The fact that the patients stop writing in the logbook is indicative that:
McMurphy's influence on bringing the patients closer together
their fear of Ratched and any possible revenge she may take on them
Dr. Spivey has removed the ook as a form of punishment
Mcurphy's desire to upset Ratched and get under her skin
18
The Nurses' true purpose for the group therapy sessions is to:
unite the patients
have the patients better understand their low self-esteem
encourage the patients
destroy the patient's self-esteem and confidence
19
Although it is only an illusion, Bromden's belief of the fog allows him to:
drift in and out of dreams about his father
feel safe and hidden from the hospital staff
listen in on Ratched's plans for McMurphy
walk around the hospital without being seen
20
McMUrphy's choice NOT to escape from the ward reveals:
the trouble he has caused from having the patients' party
He is determined not to let Nurse Ratched win the struggle between them.
his closeness to the other patients
his underestimation of the Nurse's power
21
McMurphy breaking the window of the nurses' station is indicative that:
The total lack of control Nurse Ratched has over the patients
The Nurse's fear of McMurphy
McMurphy refuses to be intimidated by Nurse Ratched
McMurphy's right to have his cigarettes
22
The phrase "bull goose looney" is McMurphy's term for
The leader of the patients/craziest among them
McMurphy's nickname while at college
McMurphy's nickname while in the military
the leader of the staff
23
The Chief often compares McMurphy to:
Himself
His father
His mother
Ellis
24
What sport did Bromden play in high school?
Hockey
Baseball
Football
Wrestling
25
Which qualities best describe Nurse Ratched's staff?
humorous yet disrespectful to the patients
aggressive and disrespectful towards Nurse Ratched
weak and manipulated by Ratched
firm yet understanding of the patients
26
What is the difference between the World Series disturbance and McMurphy breaking the nurse's window?
In either instance, McMurphy is both a leader and a prophet
One outburst results in little trouble, the other lands him in EST
One was a peaceful protest while the other was a violent protest
The first outburst makes him appear funny, the second makes him dangerous
27
Which character drowned in the swimming pool?
Martini
Cheswick
Billy Bibbit
McMurphy
28
During the fishing trip, McMurphy not helping with the fishing or the life vests best reveals that:
His tiredness for always standing up for the patients
His disbelief that the patients cannot help themselves
His frustration that the patients still rely on him
He needs them to learn how to make difficult choices for themselves

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