One Flew

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One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Recap lesson

Do you have any questions about the plot in general?

Name a major theme from the novel.

Look for differences and similarities with the novel in the following fragment of the movie adaptation. 

What similarities did you find?

And what differences did you notice?

And now for some general questions about the plot...

What is McMurphy's first name?

1. Robert
2. Richard
3. Randy
4. Randall

What treatment does McMurphy undergo at the end of the book?

1. Electric Shock Therapy
2. Lobotomy
3. Increased dose of medicine
4. Nothing

How does Chief Bromden see McMurphy?

1. As a savior
2. As a best friend
3. As his enemy
4. As a funny guy

Who is Harding?

1. Smart Acute who was the leader before McMurphy
2. The captain on the fishing trip
3. One of the aides
4. The Acute who drowned in the pool

For test:

- Make sure you know who's who

- Memorize major plot points

- Know about the writer and the similarities between his life and the novel

- Study your notes!

Are there any other questions?

For now...

- Finish reading the book if you haven't already

- Go through your notes to see if everything is clear

- Write down or ask any questions you may still have

- Work in English in Mind

- Look at instructions for oral exam on Magister and start thinking of topics (general explanation will be given next week)