A Clockwork Orange Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Clockwork Orange Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who does Alex share a cell with?

2. What do the lads hand the militia as they are leaving?

3. What do the lads do to the slouses?

4. Who does the day belong to?

5. What do you get when you cram criminals together?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Alex blame F. Alexander and his friends?

3. What does the prison chaplain say to the inmates about their lives?

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

5. What is Alex's usual reaction to violence? What does Dr. Branom say the normal reaction to violence is?

6. How is blood described by Alex in this chapter?

7. Why are the streets becoming quiet?

8. What does Alex think of F. Alexander?

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

10. What does Dr.Branom quote from the "poet-prisoner?" What is he talking about? Why is he pleased about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that describes the elements of Alex's character and attempts to explain why he does what he does, and what motivates him. Be sure to touch upon the following points:

1 - Whether or not Alex's treatment at the hands of the government is justifiable.

2 - Whether or not Alex can be considered "evil."

3 - Whether or not Alex is really capable of changing into a better person.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that describes the typical life of a prisoner who has just been released from prison, and the trials that he or she may face.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explains what life would be like if it was impossible to derive pleasure from things such as music, art, sex, and even violence.

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