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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 kind of animal does Colin cling to on the Noah's Ark ride?

2. What kind of stains does Bert have on his mac?

3. What kind of bed does Jim's mother think he is lying in?

4. What does Fred say ninety-five thousand quid has gone up like?

5. What member of the Notts County team does Lennox think is a fool?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Bert and Colin do on the way home?

2. Why is Lennox so upset at the beginning of this story?

3. Why do Lennox's workmates tease him?

4. What does the narrator think has lead to Jim's disgrace?

5. Why is the man's suicide attempt unsuccessful?

6. What are Fred and wife's views about what is happening next door?

7. What efforts do Bert and Colin make to get more money?

8. Why is Lennox upset with his children?

9. How do Lennox and Fred's views on marriage differ?

10. How does the narrator describe Jim's mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is life like in Borstal for Smith? How does Borstal try to change Smith and why do they fail? How has youth prison changed since the story was written?

Essay Topic 2

Why do so many of the characters in the book have a problem with authority figures? In what way do their problems with authority figures hold them back?

Essay Topic 3

In what do Colin and Bert's characters differ? How do the students think Bert and Colin's relationship develop as they grow older? In what way could they influence affect each other both negatively and positively?

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