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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. In Chapter 10, what does Dixon decide to tell Margaret about what he knows about Carol and Bertrand?

2. Whom does Margaret ask to dance in Chapter 10?

3. Where does Dixon go after being kicked out of Margaret's room in Chapter 5?

4. In Chapter 5, how does Dixon finally fall asleep?

5. How does Dixon insult Christine at the art festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carol act at the university dance?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Christine tell Dixon about Johns?

3. In Chapter 1, what article does Welch want published and why?

4. In Chapter 1, what do Dixon and Welch discuss about Margaret?

5. What do Margaret and Dixon talk about when she is first released from the hospital?

6. What does Dixon do when Christine asks about Carol in Chapter 11?

7. What does Dixon do after learning that his article on shipbuilding techniques will be published?

8. In Chapter 5, what does Dixon see when he first returns to the house?

9. In Chapter 8, what do Welch and Dixon discuss in Welch's office?

10. Why does Dixon decide to call a taxi at the end of the dance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the development of Bertrand. How does Bertrand represent artists? How does he reflect the theme of art in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Johns and Dixon. Why is Johns included in this novel? What purpose does this relationship serve?

Essay Topic 3

"Lucky Jim" is a plotted novel that follows a traditional plot development. Examine the development and formation of this plot. Explain the purpose this type of plot serves and if you believe it is effective or not.

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