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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 do before leaving the cottage?

2. Why does the prison chaplain take a liking to Alex?

3. What does Alex threaten to do to Billyboy?

4. How long is Alex's sentence?

5. What were the hard slovos from the Chief Chasso the beginning of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Alex and his cellmates do to the new prisoner after the guards leave? What happens to the prisoner?

3. At the end of the chapter, why is Alex leading his friends to "his doom?"

4. How does Alex intend to show the others his leadership skills?

5. How is Alex betrayed by his friends? Why?

6. How has Alex changed since being cured?

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

8. What happens in the dream Alex has? What does this foreshadow?

9. Why is F. Alexander so opposed to the actions of the government?

10. What type of film is Alex shown? What is his reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short essay describing Alex's character. Be sure to address:

1 - Personality disorders that Alex may suffer from.

2 - Any redeeming qualities that Alex has.

3 - Possible reasons for why Alex is the way he is.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write a short essay explaining how Alex's behavior towards his friends led to their betrayal.

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