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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 18, where does Dixon invite Margaret?

2. In Chapter 19, why does Christine say she has to stop seeing Dixon?

3. In Chapter 17, what does Johns warn Dixon of?

4. How does Gore-Urquhart help Dixon before his lecture?

5. Whom does Dixon sound like when he first starts giving his lecture?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Dixon and Christine meet for tea?

2. How does Dixon give his "Merrie England" lecture?

3. In Chapter 17, how does Dixon reflect on his "Merrie England" lecture?

4. After the dance, why does Dixon have the taxi wait around the corner?

5. Why can't Dixon cancel his date with Christine over the phone?

6. In Chapter 18, what does Mrs. Welch accuse Dixon of?

7. In Chapter 17, how does Welch interfere with Dixon's work on the "Merrie England" lecture?

8. When Catchpole meets with Dixon, what does he tell him?

9. What happens when Dixon and Bertrand get into a fistfight?

10. Why does Christine ask Dixon to meet her at the train station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast two of the women in this novel. What is the author's commentary on womanhood?

Essay Topic 3

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

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