One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ch 16-18 Quiz
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What is everyone in the dayroom doing?

Watching what Nurse Ratched will do next

What is Chief supposed to be doing? Why doesn't he do it?

Chief is supposed to be cleaning the staff room, but he's too afraid to move.

After the orderly watches Bromden for a long time, what does he do next?

He puts a bucket of soap and water on Chief's arm and tells him it's time to get to work.

What does Chief notice in the dayroom?

<p>He notices the green light seeping out of the staff room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chief is let into the staff room by Nurse Ratched.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does McMurphy know when Nurse Ratched is glaring at him?

<p>Nurse Ratched is wondering how Chief heard McMurphy asking him to vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does all the staff believe Bromden is?

<p>They believe he is totally deaf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the staff meeting regarding?

<p>The meeting is about McMurphy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite usually taking over the meetings, Nurse Ratched does nothing now.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Doctor Spivey admit?

<p>He admits that McMurphy is not a 'normal' man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Doctor Spivey talks to the staff about McMurphy, what does Nurse Ratched do?

<p>She does not help, so he asks what the rest of the nurses think.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the staff, what were the different interpretations of McMurphy's personality?

<p>One orderly suggests he isn't mentally ill at all but a very shrewd man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the orderly is rebuked and shunned, what are the others' opinions?

<p>They agree that McMurphy displays marked hostility and rebellion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main question addressing McMurphy?

<p>If he should go to the Disturbed Ward or not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What agreement does everyone come to and why?

<p>They decide to put McMurphy in disturbed because they go with what they think Ratched wants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Nurse Ratched finally jump into the conversation with the staff?

<p>When a staff member says they are not dealing with an ordinary man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Nurse Ratched's opinion on sending McMurphy to Disturbed?

<p>She doesn't think it would fix the problem and worries it would turn him into a martyr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

As discussion is brought up about McMurphy, what is Bromden thinking about?

<p>Chief thinks about the color of Nurse Ratched's lipstick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Nurse Ratched want to keep McMurphy in the ward?

<p>She believes his brashness will subside and he won't be seen as dangerous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Nurse Ratched's response to him being in the ward for so long?

<p>She points out that she's in control of how long he stays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Bromden notice about the surroundings of the ward in Chapter 16?

<p>There is no fog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite Chief being worried of moving while cleaning, what happens?

<p>Nothing seems to happen; McMurphy continues to challenge Nurse Ratched.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is McMurphy assigned to do? What does McMurphy do with Nurse Ratched?

<p>He is assigned to clean out the bathrooms, and he thanks Nurse Ratched for the job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do all the men do instead of watching the World Series?

<p>They listen to McMurphy tell stories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Chief less nervous?

<p>McMurphy's confidence while telling stories makes him stop worrying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Chief, what are some of the vulnerabilities that McMurphy has?

<p>He paints beautiful pictures and gets worried over a letter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Bromden able to see things differently now?

<p>The fog machine seems to be turned off lately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Instead of seeing the smoke, machine, and wires Bromden usually sees in the dorm, what does he see instead?

<p>He just sees the dorm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the first time ever, what does Bromden notice when he stares out the window?

<p>The ward hospital is in the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Bromden smells the scent of fall, what does this remind him of?

<p>It reminds him of how he used to go hunting with his father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Bromden think about with the cross around Nurse Ratched's neck?

<p>He thinks it can't keep the poison inside her from oozing out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Nurse Ratched blame her inner poison on?

<p>She blames it on working with people like Chief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

While Nurse Ratched prepares to get medication for Bromden, what does one of the orderlies do?

<p>Tries to put Bromden back to bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Bromden scared to clean?

<p>He believes everyone is on to him since he raised his hand to vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the times of seepage?

<p>Beginning of Meeting: seeps out of the walls; During to end: all over the walls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the environment of the staff meeting?

<p>Tense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the boys if they don't play by Ratched's rules?

<p>They are sent to Portland to work at the alky hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to McMurphy's records, who does he act hostile against the most?

<p>Authority figures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How heavy is R.P.?

<p>210 lbs and he's Irish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resident is most intimidated by McMurphy?

<p>Alvin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What have afternoon meetings with patients turned into?

<p>They have turned into gripe sessions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the complaints of the patients said to Nurse Ratched?

<p>They complain about not being alone and controlling cigarettes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has McMurphy created? What is he surprised about it?

<p>He has created a rebellion of the Acutes and is surprised that Ratched hasn't applied more pressure on him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens on the next Wednesday at the ward?

<p>Everybody is packed up and taken to the swimming pool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Chief scared about when halted into the pool? Where does he go?

<p>Chief is scared of water, so he stays close to McMurphy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

While McMurphy is treading water, what is Bromden doing?

<p>Bromden is tall enough that his feet fully touch the bottom of the pool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does McMurphy tell the lifeguard? What is the lifeguard's opinion?

<p>McMurphy tells the lifeguard the hospital is better than prison, but the lifeguard isn't so sure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the lifeguard administered into the mental ward?

<p>He was picked up, arrested, and committed for being drunk and disorderly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference between McMurphy's sentence in the work farm vs. the ward?

<p>Work farm: had a 6 month sentence, Ward: only has been at the asylum for 1 month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Chief afraid in the pool besides the water?

<p>He suddenly becomes afraid when McMurphy swims to the shallow end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When McMurphy gets up early, what does he do? Who does he surprise? Who does he not surprise?

<p>He polishes the bathroom until it shines, surprising everyone except for Big Nurse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Cheswick asks McMurphy to back him up on the cigarette situation at the afternoon meeting, McMurphy remains silent.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Acutes notice about McMurphy?

<p>They decide he is still outsmarting Big Nurse despite not standing up for them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bromden, why is McMurphy starting to give in to Ratched?

<p>He is giving in because it's the smart thing to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The other patients find out that McMurphy gave in, but don't hold it against him.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Cheswick?

<p>He apparently committed suicide by drowning himself in the pool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the one person that always seems to chime in the conversations?

<p>Cheswick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will the Doctor be able to change ward policy?

<p>Patients must act like adults, and not children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ratched take away the cigarettes?

<p>To stop the gambling and protect the patients' health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the orderlies whack the patients with if they cling on to the side of the pool?

<p>A bamboo stick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the pink-headed guy lying on the footbath not respond?

<p>He has hydrocephalus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dayroom Dynamics

  • Patients in the dayroom are closely observing Nurse Ratched's actions.
  • Chief Bromden is paralyzed by fear of moving and does not clean the staff room as instructed.

Chief's Perception

  • Chief perceives a "green seepage" from the staff room after staff meetings, relating it to a toxic environment.
  • Staff believes Chief is deaf, allowing him to eavesdrop on staff discussions.

Staff Meeting Insights

  • The staff meeting centers on McMurphy, deemed a "disturbance" by Nurse Ratched.
  • Doctor Spivey acknowledges McMurphy's non-normative behavior and aims to unify the staff's perspective on him.
  • Staff interpretations of McMurphy range from viewing him as a clever manipulator to seeing him as dangerously rebellious.

Nurse Ratched's Control

  • Ratched disapproves of sending McMurphy to the Disturbed Ward, fearing it would make him a martyr among patients.
  • Her strategy is to maintain McMurphy in the ward to diminish his influence.

Chief's Evolution

  • Chief begins to notice changes in his perception, noting the absence of fog which enables clearer observation of his surroundings.
  • A profound realization occurs when he gazes out the window and sees life outside the ward, including the natural environment and a dog.

Rebellion Dynamics

  • McMurphy inspires the other patients to voice their complaints against Nurse Ratched, marking a shift in dynamics within the ward.
  • Afternoon meetings transform from silent sessions into forums for grievances against the oppressive regime.

Pool Incident

  • Patients are herded to the swimming pool despite their reluctance; Chief clings to McMurphy out of fear.
  • During pool time, McMurphy's confidence contrasts with Chief's fears, reflecting a deeper bond and dependency.

Shifts in McMurphy's Behavior

  • There's a growing perception that McMurphy is yielding to Nurse Ratched's authority for strategic reasons, considering her indefinite control over his fate.
  • McMurphy's silence during a crucial moment leads to dissatisfaction among the Acute patients, indicating his internal conflict.

Tragic Outcomes

  • Cheswick's suicide symbolizes the consequences of the stifling environment and McMurphy's perceived betrayal, as he succumbs to despair.

Authority and Control Mechanisms

  • Nurse Ratched's tactics include taking away cigarettes to restrict gambling and impose stricter regulations on patients.
  • Orderlies employ physical punishment for non-compliance, reflecting the harsh realities of the ward's control.

Concluding Insights

  • The interactions and power struggles between Ratched, McMurphy, and the patients underscore themes of oppression, rebellion, and the quest for autonomy within the psychiatric institution.

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Test your knowledge on Chapters 16 to 18 of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. This quiz includes key events and character actions, focusing on the critical moments of the narrative. See how well you remember the intricacies of these chapters!

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