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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 are the two figurines positioned?

2. Which character has had a stroke?

3. What does Jimmy think is bad quality in this chapter?

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

5. Which new character enters the apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Helena.

2. In what way is Helena different from Alison?

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

4. In what way is Jimmy's reaction to Cliff's leaving hypocritical?

5. How does Cliff flirt with Alison in the opening scene?

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

7. Describe the relationship between Jimmy and Cliff.

8. In what way does Jimmy try to put himself center of attention even while he is not in the room?

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

10. How does Jimmy react to Alison's "Dear John" letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way can Look Back in Anger be regarded as a realist text? How does the play's realism express Osborne's views on British society?

Essay Topic 2

John Osborne was a socialist. Using two examples from the novel, discuss the ways the story reflects Osborne's political ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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