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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 3, why does Dixon want to rush to the bus?

2. After talking with Michie about the class syllabus, what does Dixon decide to do?

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

4. Why does Dixon take Welch's phone call in Chapter 9?

5. In Chapter 8, what does Dixon ask Welch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Dixon about Carol when he dances with her?

2. What does Margaret think about Dixon's burn holes he left in Welch's room?

3. How does Dixon react to the burn holes he makes at the Welches'?

4. Why does Bertrand come to the campus?

5. What does Margaret tell Dixon about the art festival in Chapter 2?

6. In Chapter 5, what happens between Dixon and Margaret?

7. How does Dixon end up asking Margaret to the dance?

8. In Chapter 4, what do Dixon, Bertrand, and Christine argue about?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least three symbols that are used in this novel. How does the author use symbolic language in this text?

Essay Topic 2

Explain what makes "Lucky Jim" a comedy. How does this genre fit with the novel? How is it effective? How is it ineffective?

Essay Topic 3

Examine what motivates Dixon throughout the novel. How do these things help define and develop his character?

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