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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. To what does Jimmy say Helena looks forward?

2. What does Jimmy say he would do if Helena slapped him?

3. The letter is from __________.

4. What part of Alison does Cliff kiss?

5. When is Alison's father coming to pick her up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jimmy always the last to know about everything?

2. Describe the layout of the stage.

3. What do the two women talk about in the final scene.

4. Why could Jimmy be seen as downtrodden?

5. In what way does Jimmy and Helena's relationship seem more affectionate then Jimmy and Alison's relationship?

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

7. In what way could Alison and Jimmy be seen as happy?

8. How does Alison react to her father's apology?

9. Why does Jimmy not like Helena?

10. What mistakes do the Colonel and Alison admit they have made?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How influential was Look Back in Anger on British popular culture at the time? How had British society and popular culture worked up to such an explosion portrayal of British working class life?

Essay Topic 2

What are Jimmy's gripes with society? Why do you think Jimmy is able to voice his opinion while Cliff, also working class, does not seem to be bothered? In what ways could Jimmy's ability to express his views point to a positive change in society at that time?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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