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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. Who comes in Dixon's room after his fight with Bertrand?

2. In Chapter 21, how does Bertrand threaten Dixon?

3. While Johns reads the letter Dixon wrote, how do Dixon and his friends react?

4. How does Dixon help Christine get inside Welch's after the dance?

5. While in the taxi, what does Christine say Bertrand always does to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Dixon asks the taxi driver to go to Welch's?

2. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine tell Dixon about Bertrand's art?

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

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

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

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

7. When Mrs. Welch accuses Dixon in Chapter 18, how does he respond?

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

9. What happens the first time Mr. Catchpole calls Dixon?

10. How does Atkinson try to calm down Margaret in Chapter 16?

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

"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

Explore the theme of luck in this novel. Consider its relation to the title as well as to the characters and plot.

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