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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Helena not coming back with them?

2. With what does Helena reenter the stage?

3. For what does Jimmy say the Colonel is hanging around?

4. What is Alison's father's rank in the army?

5. On what does Jimmy call Cliff?

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

Examine the character of Jimmy Porter.

1) How has has his situation changed from that of his father?

2) In what way could Jimmy Porter be seen as trying to hold onto his working class identity?

Essay Topic 3

In 1959 Look Back in Anger was made into a film starring Richard Burton. In what way is the film different from the book? In what ways was the film as influential as the play?

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