Lucky Jim Test | Final Test - Hard

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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. In Chapter 18, why does Dixon slide across the driver's seat of Welch's car?

2. Why does Atkinson pass out at the lecture?

3. In Chapter 24, what does Catchpole warn Dixon about?

4. Where does Dr. L. S. Caton get a job?

5. While in the taxi, what does Christine say Bertrand always does to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dixon give his "Merrie England" lecture?

2. When Catchpole meets with Dixon, what does he tell him?

3. How does Margaret react when Dixon says they should stop seeing each other in Chapter 16?

4. Why can't Dixon cancel his date with Christine over the phone?

5. After the dance, why does Dixon have the taxi wait around the corner?

6. How does the audience react to Dixon's lecture?

7. What happens when Dixon asks the taxi driver to go to Welch's?

8. After Johns reads the fake letter from Dixon, what does he do?

9. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine reveal to Dixon about her emotional state?

10. What happens when Dixon and Bertrand get into a fistfight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the struggle between classes that is explored in "Lucky Jim". What is the message about class systems?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the development of Bertrand. How does Bertrand represent artists? How does he reflect the theme of art in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the art festival to the lecture event. Consider what even event represents, the emotions tied to each and how the event affects the novel as a whole.

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