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Lucky Jim | Quiz

Kingsley Amis
This Study Guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Lucky Jim.

Lucky Jim | Quiz

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1)

What does Dixon worry about when Johns walks in the room after his phone call with Christine in Chapter 9? (from Chapters 6-9)

If Johns needs something.
If Johns knows Christine.
If Johns has money.
If Johns was listening in.
2)

How does the audience respond when Dixon starts giving his lecture? (from Chapters 20-25)

They start to leave.
They laugh.
They boo him.
They throw things.
3)

What does Margaret tell Dixon about Carol's reaction to not going to the dance with Bertrand? (from Chapters 10-12)

She was angry.
She was sad.
She didn't care.
She was happy.
4)

While pretending to be a reporter on the phone, why does Dixon suggest Bertrand call Christine? (from Chapters 6-9)

Because she might end up working for the paper.
Because she was looking for him.
Because Bertrand asks his opinion.
Because she set up the interview.
5)

What does Dixon thank Christine for in Chapter 11? (from Chapters 10-12)

Loaning him money.
Not starting a fight with Carol.
Helping him lie on the phone to Mrs. Welch.
Dancing with him.
6)

Where does Dixon tell the cab to wait in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 13-15)

In front of the building.
Around the corner.
Behind the building.
Down the block.
7)

Whom does Dixon sound like when he first starts giving his lecture? (from Chapters 20-25)

Gore-Urquhart.
An old man.
A woman.
Welch.
8)

Why does Gore-Urquhart call Dixon in Chapter 23? (from Chapters 20-25)

To buy his lecture from him.
To apologize for the lecture experience.
To offer him a job.
To make fun of him.
9)

At the end of Chapter 12, how long does Dixon tell Christine to wait before going outside? (from Chapters 10-12)

10 minutes.
20 minutes.
25 minutes.
15 minutes.
10)

Whom does Carol end up going to the dance with? (from Chapters 10-12)

No one.
Johns.
Gore-Urquhart.
Bertrand's brother.
11)

Where does Dr. L. S. Caton get a job? (from Chapters 16-17)

Peru.
Mexico.
Brazil.
Argentina.
12)

While in the taxi after the dance, what reason does Christine give Dixon for why her previous relationships ended? (from Chapters 13-15)

She didn't want to be seduced.
She was too picky.
The men always cheated on her.
The men were too old.
13)

In Chapter 11, how does Christine know Bertrand asked Carol to the dance first? (from Chapters 10-12)

Because Dixon told her.
Because of Carol's attitude.
Because Christine overheard Carol talking about it.
Because Bertrand accidentally said it.
14)

In Chapter 19, why does Mr. Catchpole call Dixon? (from Chapters 18-19)

To ask about Margaret.
To ask about the university.
To ask about Christine.
To ask about Bertrand.
15)

How does Dixon feel after pretending to be a reporter on the phone? (from Chapters 6-9)

Sad.
Nervous.
Calm.
Excited.
16)

What day of the week is it in the beginning of Chapter 17? (from Chapters 16-17)

Monday.
Thursday.
Wednesday.
Tuesday.
17)

Why doesn't Mrs. Welch let Dixon talk to Christine in Chapter 19? (from Chapters 18-19)

She thinks it's a joke.
She limits Christine's time on the phone.
She doesn't want Dixon talking to Christine.
Christine is out.
18)

Why does Dixon stop kissing Christine for the second time? (from Chapters 13-15)

Welch comes home.
Dixon is tired.
She doesn't seem interested.
It's getting late.
19)

Who comes in Dixon's room after his fight with Bertrand? (from Chapters 20-25)

Margaret.
Michie.
Christine.
Johns.
20)

How does Dr. Caton steal Dixon's article? (from Chapters 20-25)

He puts the copyrights to it under his name.
He has it published in a foreign language.
He turns it into a new lecture.
He sells it to a newspaper.
21)

At the end of Chapter 12, where does Dixon tell Christine he is going? (from Chapters 10-12)

Home.
To Welch's.
Back to school.
To get a taxi.
22)

In Chapter 16, what does Dixon tell Margaret about their relationship? (from Chapters 16-17)

That they should stop seeing each other.
That they should see other people, too.
That they should talk about it later.
That they should make a commitment.
23)

Where does the taxi stop on the way to Welch's? (from Chapters 13-15)

A rest stop.
A restaurant.
A gas station.
A bar.
24)

Why does Dixon go to breakfast early in Chapter 17? (from Chapters 16-17)

To write a letter to Margaret.
To relax.
To work.
To avoid Johns.
25)

Why does Dixon pretend to be a reporter when he calls the Welches'? (from Chapters 6-9)

Because Mrs. Welch asks about the burn holes.
To try to get information from them.
Because Mr. Welch sounds angry.
So he can just hang up.
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Lucky Jim from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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