Step into the gripping world of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ where rebellion meets authority in a mental institution. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the novel’s intricate characters, compelling plot, and profound themes. Ready to test your knowledge and see how well you remember this literary masterpiece? Let’s get started!
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’?
Ken Kesey
J.D. Salinger
George Orwell
Harper Lee
2. What is the name of the protagonist who challenges Nurse Ratched’s authority?
Billy Bibbit
Chief Bromden
Randle P. McMurphy
Dale Harding
3. What is the primary setting of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’?
A high school
A prison
A mental institution
A hospital
4. Which character narrates the story in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’?
Randle P. McMurphy
Nurse Ratched
Chief Bromden
Billy Bibbit
5. What is Nurse Ratched’s nickname among the patients?
The Big Nurse
The Dragon Lady
The Iron Maiden
The Ice Queen
6. What does McMurphy bet he can do to the other patients?
Escape the institution
Lift a heavy control panel
Make them laugh
Overthrow Nurse Ratched
7. Which character has a severe stutter and is dominated by his mother?
Dale Harding
Billy Bibbit
Charles Cheswick
Chief Bromden
8. How does McMurphy ultimately challenge Nurse Ratched’s authority?
He escapes the institution
He attacks her physically
He organizes a protest
He files a lawsuit
9. What does Chief Bromden do at the end of the novel?
He escapes the institution
He becomes the new leader
He is lobotomized
He commits suicide
10. What symbolic act does McMurphy perform to show his defiance?
Wearing a Santa hat
Breaking the control panel
Singing loudly
Refusing medication
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