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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 1, what article does Welch ask Dixon about?

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

3. Who offers to help Dixon hide the burn hole on the rug?

4. What does Dixon do when he learns his article will be published in Chapter 3?

5. How does Dixon know Margaret?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Carol give Dixon while they dance?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Atkinson help Dixon in Chapter 7?

7. What are Dixon's reservations about taking part in the art festival?

8. In Chapter 10, what role does Gore-Urquhart play at the dance?

9. What happens when Dixon falls asleep smoking a cigarette at the Welches'?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of revenge as it is used throughout the novel. How is a serious topic like revenge balanced with the comedy of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the struggle between classes that is explored in "Lucky Jim". What is the message about class systems?

Essay Topic 3

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

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