1. According to Bromden, what is the “theory of Therapeutic Community?

” Where in the book do

you find this information?

2. What is McMurphy’s main motive for taking down the Big Nurse?

3. How do the group therapy session help the Big Nurse to maintain control of the ward?

4. Why does McMurphy tell the Acutes that the Nurse has taken away their laughter? What is
trying to accomplish?

5. Why don’t the Acutes on the ward choose to leave?

6. Who is Helen of Troy?

7. When talking to the Acutes, McMurphy explains that the nurse is a threat. What are some of the
ways that are discussed to take her power away? Why won’t most of them work? What is the
one that McMurphy claims works best?

8. What is the book that the Big Nurse threatens the Acutes with during the group therapy
session?

9. What are some of the ways that REM sleep is beneficial?

10. What are some of the side effects of sleep deprivation?

 Cuckoo’s Nest Quiz 3

Part One: Essay Questions

Answer the following questions in short essay form (1-2 paragraphs).

1. Summarize the first few confessions of the men. How is Pete’s confession different? How do the
others feel about Pete’s words? Where in the book do you find this information?

2. Based on the conversation between McMurpgy and the Acutes, what is the general attitude
these men have toward women (Not just the Nurse, but women in general)? What parts of the
conversation are evidence of this? Where in the book do you find this information?

Part Two: Long Essay Question

Answer the following question in long essay format (5+ paragraphs)

A major portion of this week’s reading is a dream sequence by Bromden. The general consensus was
that dreams are ways for a person to deal with traumatic or important issues emotionally. For this
essay, use the internet to research the possible meanings of Bromden’s dream. DO NOT RESEARCH THE
LITERARY MEANING OF THE DREAM. The assignment is not to interpret the story, but to interpret
Bromden’s dream, and what it may tell us about him.

Choose 5 elements of Bromden’s dream, and interpret them, based off your research and personal
insight. You must completely explain why you interpret each element of the dream the way you do,
using research to justify your interpretations.

Remember the scope of the assignment, and the rules against plagiarism; this is an academic exercise,
designed to challenge your thinking and communication abilities. Take pride in your intelligence, and
your abiliy to express yourself. Good luck.