Ken Kesey, author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, is a legend among writers. Test your knowledge of this complex man with eNotes' Ken Kesey Quiz! Contains nine questions about Kesey's life and his writing.
For what was Kesey arrested?
True or False: To escape sentencing, Kesey faked his own death
After spending eight months in jail, where did Kesey spend the rest of his life?
What was Ken Kesey's middle name?
Kesey was a champion in which sport during high school and college?
Where did Kesey first try LSD?
Which famous band often performed at Kesey's "Acid Tests"?
The motto of the group Kesey founded, "The Merry Pranksters", was "Never trust a ____________."
What magazine was the last to publish any of Kesey's works?
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