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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jimmy say is here to see Helena?

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

3. Who does Cliff tell that Allison and Jimmy's relationship would not have lasted if he were not around?

4. What do Jimmy and Cliff discuss?

5. Where does Cliff leave his shirt to dry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using two examples from the play, argue the following statement: "John Osborne's lack of sympathy for the upper and middle classes makes Jimmy Porter into an unlikable and bitter character."

Essay Topic 2

Choose two characters from the play and compare their differences in terms of class.

1) In what ways do they view life differently?

2) How are the changes in British society affecting their identity?

3) How do they view each others differences?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Osborne use character and setting to express these themes?

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