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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Cliff remind Jimmy?

2. Who does the Colonel say would not understand Jimmy?

3. On what does Jimmy call Cliff?

4. Who is the last person to know about Allison's pregnancy?

5. Who is the last person to know about Cliff moving out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the values of 1950's Britain.

1) Why was the issue of class such an important issue at that time?

2) In what ways are the characters' negative characteristics a product of their time? Do you think Britain was going through a transitional phase in the 1950's? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3) Does modern society share any values with 1950's Britain?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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