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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. Where is the gang going to steal some valuables?

2. Who does the gang see outside the Duke of New York?

3. What type of tooth does Alex have?

4. What kind of mood is the gang in when they return to town?

5. What does Alex keep handy in case of trouble?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Alex's friends complaining about? What does Alex do to resolve this crisis of leadership?

2. How does Georgie die?

3. What does Alex write out for the police? How do they react?

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

5. What kind of treatment does Alex get at the facility?

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

7. Why does Alex punch Dim in the face?

8. Do you feel sorry for Alex when he is beaten by the old men?

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

10. How does Alex explain his leadership to the others? How do you think they feel about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Write an essay that presents your opinion on violence in movies. Side topics include censorship, the effect of violence upon viewers, and so on.

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