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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. Which character does not yet know about Alison's pregnancy?

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

3. What does Alison reveal to Cliff?

4. Who tells Jimmy he has a phone call?

5. Where does Jimmy find the letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Alison give for marrying Jimmy?

2. How do Jimmy and Helena react differently to Alison's perceived weaknesses?

3. In what way is it obvious Alison has had a miscarriage?

4. Who is Hugh Tanner?

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

6. What similarity does Act Three, Scene One have with the opening scene?

7. Describe Alison's character.

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

9. Why does Jimmy dislike the church?

10. What is the establishment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "Jimmy Porter's university education gave him the fuel for his anger." Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

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