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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man's name?

2. Who does not understand Nadsat?

3. Why does Alex jump off the balcony?

4. What does Alex do after being beaten?

5. What does the man want Alex to help him do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay, with evidence from the novel, that describes Alex's opinion on the usefulness and merit of violence Counter this opinion with an argument that draws upon the negative effect that violence has had upon Alex's life.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explains at least two elements of symbolism in A Clockwork Orange. Examples include:

1 - Things that are normally quite innocent, but take on a more sinister role in the novel.

2 - Things that symbolize pivotal changes in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explains your predictions for the government that is taking form at the end of the novel. Be sure to touch upon:

1 - The nature of their rule.

2 - How they maintain power.

3 - Their effect upon the people.

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