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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 two things does Jimmy say are distracting him from listening to the radio?

2. How is Nigel related to Alison?

3. Where is Alison going with Helena?

4. What kind of animal does Cliff call himself?

5. What is Alison doing at the beginning of the scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Jimmy's anger seem useless?

2. What reasons does Alison give for marrying Jimmy?

3. What does Alison think is the problem with her marriage to Jimmy?

4. How does Alison describe her relationship with Cliff?

5. How does Jimmy react to Alison's sudden arrival?

6. In what could Cliff be seen as making a stand in Act Two, Scene Two?

7. How does Jimmy react to Cliff's declaration that he is leaving?

8. Describe the layout of the stage.

9. Why does Hugh's mother dislike Alison?

10. How did Hugh and Jimmy used to embarrass Alison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Osborne's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Look Back In Anger make such an impact when it was first released? In what way was it different from other plays released up to that point? In what way did Look Back In Anger revolutionize British theater at that time?

Essay Topic 3

Look Back in Anger is a famous play which has greatly influenced British theater. Choose a play written after Look Back in Anger that you think was influenced by the novel and discuss its similarities in terms of

a) plot

b) character

c) themes

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