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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the gang want things to be?

2. What does the old woman threaten to do to Alex?

3. Where does Alex lead his gang?

4. What is Dim good at?

5. What does the gang do before leaving the cottage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can Alex's mother not stay home? What do you think is the reason for this?

2. What does Alex write out for the police? How do they react?

3. What does Dr. Brodsky say that Alex will be?

4. Describe the relationship that Alex has with his other cellmates before the new prisoner arrives.

5. Is it fair that Alex took the blame for killing the new prisoner?

6. What would you have done to restore confidence in your leadership if you were in Alex's position?

7. What problems does Alex have in his fight with the old woman?

8. What does Alex think of Dim?

9. How does Alex explain his leadership to the others? How do you think they feel about this?

10. What does Alex and his gang do to the couple who live in the cottage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay listing the crimes of Alex, and be sure to give extra attention to the crime that you feel is the most serious. In your conclusion, describe what you think is the proper punishment for Alex.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that details any psychological disorders that Alex may have, with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explores the meaning of the title of A Clockwork Orange.

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