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The Lathe of Heaven
Lathe of Heaven Quizzes 1-3
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To whom is the epigraph to Chapter 1 attributed? A. Confucius B. Mencius C. Lazozi D. Chuang Tse E. Sun Tzu | Chuang Tse |
Which creature opens Chapter 1? A. Cockroach B. Horse C. Dog D. Octopus E. Jellyfish | Jellyfish |
What causes the main character’s illness at the beginning of Chapter 1? A. A cancerous plague B. Radiation sickness C. Poor nutrition D. Excessive alcohol E. Influenza | Radiation sickness |
What type of flower does the man character see? (Chapter 1) A. Rose B. Dandelion C. Forsythia D. Cowslip E. Peony | Dandelion |
What does the medic say has caused the main characters illness? (Chapter 1) A. Bad food B. Repressed anger C. Too much dreaming D. A drug overdose E. Radiation poisoning | Drug overdose |
What type of treatment does the medic recommend for the character in chapter 1? A. Behavioral therapy B. Surgical treatment C. Voluntary therapeutic D. Radiation therapy E. Medication Therapy | Voluntary therapeutic |
In Chapter 1, we learn that the main characters name is A. Henry B. Phil C. Harper D. George E. Sam | George |
What does Mannie do for the main character in chapter 1? A. Soothes him to sleep B. Covers for his drug use C. Helps him undress D. Makes him a meal E. Calls an ambulance | Covers for his drug use |
What is Mannie’s occupation? (Chapter 1) A. Medic B. Elevator guard C. Plumber D. Janitor E. Sleep doctor | Elevator guard |
What illness does the medic say is afflicting children? (Chapter 1) A. Scurvy B. Kwashiorkor C. Polio D. Cancer E. Dipheria | Kwashiorkor |
In chapter 1, the main character is taking barbiturates and A. Concreta B. Focalin C. Dexedrine D. Adderall E. Desoxyn | Dexedrine |
What nutrient does the medic say that many children are lacking, in Chapter 1? A. Calcium B. Vitamin A C. Magnesium D. Iron E. Protein | Protein |
What nutrient does the medic give many children? (Chapter 1) A. Vitamin C B. Iodine C. Folate D. Potassium E. Protein | Vitamin C |
What question does Mannie ask at the end of chapter 1? A. “What’s that noise?” B. “Wouldn’t you like to know?” C. “What’d you do with my Pharm Card?” D. “Ain’t it great to be alive?” E. “Who took my shoes?” | “Ain’t it great to be alive?” |
The tone of chapter 1 can BEST be described as A. Contemplative B. Nostalgic C. Hopeful D. Bleak E. Wistful | Bleak |
In chapter 2, what is the referral patient’s medical condition? A. Drug abuse B. Leprosy C. Diabetes D. Cancer E. Heart disease | Drug abuse |
In chapter 2, what is Dr. Harber’s profession? A. Cardiologist B. Oncologist C. Neurologist D. Pharmacist E. Oneirologist | Oneirologist |
In chapter 2 why did Orr prefer barbiturates/dextroamphetamine? A. Barb were effective at suppressing dreaming. B. Barb had a strong stimulating effect. C.Barbi have few side effects. D. Dextro had no effect on his sleep. E. Dextro made him jumpy. | Barbiturates were more effective at suppressing dreaming. |
In Chapter 2, in The Lathe of Heaven, the sleep doctor uses a dream machine called the A. Trancap B. Hypnagogue C. Augmentor D. Sleep Enhancer E. EEG | Augmentor |
In Chapter 2, where does The Lathe of Heaven take place? A. Sacramento B. Boise C. Portland D. Denver E. Seattle | Portland |
In chapter 2, what is the main characters profession? A. Medic B. Plumber C. Lawyer D. Teacher E. Draftsman | Draftsman |
In chapter 2, how did George Orr feel about his aunt’s advances? A. He was indifferent and distant. B. He was surprised and excited. C. He was flattered and interested. D. He was curious and confused. E. He was afraid and resentful. | He was afraid and resentful |
In chapter 2, how did George Orr’s dream about his aunt affect reality? A. It made his mother move out. B. It made his aunt die. C. It allowed him to speak frankly to his aunt. D. His aunt became a white cat. E. It made his aunt no longer exist. | It made his aunt die |
In Chapter 2, what does George Orr say about dreams? A. frightening B. unsocialized C. prophetic D. exciting E. uncanny | Unsocialized |
In Chapter 2 what does Haber propose to Orr? A. Undergo surgery to remove ability to dream B. Try autohypnosis to control dreams C. Take more drugs to suppress dreams D. See different psychiatrist E. Dream intentionally under controlled conditions | Dream intentionally under controlled conditions |
In Chapter 2 how does the Dream Machine Work? A. suppressing certain types B. by playing recordings of healthy brain waves C. by inducing alpha trance in the subject D. by analyzing feedback from the brain waves E. by sending signals to electrode | By playing recordings of healthy brain waves to the subject |
In chapter 2, what does Haber use to induce hypnosis? A. V-C induction B. Deep breathing techniques C. Electronic brain stimulation D. Autohypnosis E. Dream-suppressant drugs | V-C induction |
In chapter 2, what does Haber tell Orr to dream about during their first session together? A. A car B. His aunt C. A horse D. A cabin E. A plague | A horse |
QUESTIONS ABOUT PICTURE | He laughs and makes a joke about the picture. |
In chapter 2 what does Orr say about the horse in the mural? A. it looks like Harber B. that it's a symbol of psychiatry C. he doesn't remember it being there D. it has strength/self-realization in animal terms E. it was a mountain before the dream | That it looks like Haber |
In chapter 3 what news article did George Orr read on the subway? A. NEW RESTAURANT OPENS IN DOWNTOWN B. LOCAL SPORTS TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP C. WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE WEEK D. CELEBRITY COUPLE BREAKS UP E. BIG A-1 STRIKE NEAR AFGHAN BORDER | BIG A-1 STRIKE NEAR AFGHAN BORDER |
In chapter 3, why does George Orr say he's in Portland? A. He has a successful career there. B. He loves the natural beauty. C. He is afraid of the Mafia. D. He is too poor to move. E. He has always lived there. | He has always lived there. |
In chapter 3, how does Dr. Haber act towards George Orr? A. Suspicious B. Disinterested C. Indifferent D. Genial E. Hostile | Genial |
In chapter 3, during his second session with Dr. Haber, George Orr dreams about A. Mount Hood erupting B. a horse defecating C. an alien invasion D. a large avalanche E. Dr. Harber attacking him | a horse defecating |
In chapter 3, Haber recommends that Orr should A. avoid dreaming all together B. take a leave of absence from work C. travel to the wilderness D. rely solely on chemical stimulation E. use and employ his mental powers | use and employ his mental powers |
In chapter 3, how has Orr's use of narcotics and pep pills affected him? A. Improved his ability to work B. Made it impossible for him to dream C. Improved his mental powers D. Left him emotionally off balance E. Made him feel invincible | Left him emotionally off balance |
In chapter 3, what does Orr ask Haber to do for him? A. Teach him how to lucid dream B. Prescribe him a new sleeping routine C. Give him new drugs D. Give him a posthypnotic suggestion not to dream effectively E. Analyse his daydreams | Give him a posthypnotic suggestion not to dream effectively |
In chapter 3, which type of daydream does Haber say he frequently has A. South Sea Island type daydreams B. Messiah dreams, do-gooder dreams C. Sado-masochist daydreams D. Romantic fantasies of adolescence E. Noble-suffering-martyr type daydreams | Messiah dreams, do-gooder dreams |
In chapter 3, Dr. Haber tells Orr that, as a patient, he is A. Happy and joyful B. Generous and kind C. Angry and hostile D. Quiet and peaceful E. Intelligent and cooperative | Intelligent and cooperative |
In chapter 3, what luxury does Orr wish he could afford? A. a houseboat on a river B. a private island resort C. a private pool D. a beachfront villa E. a cabin in the wilderness | a cabin in the wilderness |
In chapter 3, how does Orr feel after having an effective dream? A. energized and refreshed B. broken and abraded C. frightened and furious D. content and fulfilled E. confused and disoriented | broken and abraded |
In chapter 3, what was the effective part of Orr's final dream? A. the appearance of Kennedy B. the end of Orr's anxiety C. the presence of Haber D. the stopping of the rain E. the change of location | the stopping of the rain |
In chapter 3 why was the Willamette not concreted over like other creeks and streams? A. allowed Portland to be a port city B. too large C. city government lacked resources D. protected by environmental regulations E. important to local wildlife | It allowed Portland to be a port city |
In chapter 3, what has puzzled Orr regarding dreams? A. why most dreams cannot be consciously recalled B. why dreams are often nonsensical C. what the purpose of dreams is D. whether other animals dream E. why some dreams are more vivid than others | Why most dreams cannot be consciously recalled |
In chapter 3, where does Orr live? A. in a studio apartment B. in a three-bedroom house C. in a hotel D. on a houseboat E. in a shack | in a studio apartment |