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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. At the end of Chapter 12, where does Dixon tell Christine he is going?

2. How does Christine describe Dixon's trick of pretending to be a reporter?

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

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

5. Who asks Dixon to dance at the end of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Carol act at the university dance?

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

4. How does Dixon feel about his probationary teaching position?

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

6. Why can't Dixon go to his bedroom in Chapter 5?

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 11, what does Dixon talk to Christine about in regard to his phone call to the Welches'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use foreshadowing in this novel? Is this effective? Why?

Essay Topic 2

"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.

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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