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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 17, what does Johns warn Dixon of?

2. Where does the taxi stop on the way to Welch's?

3. What do Dixon and Christine do after their first kiss?

4. How does Professor Barclay help Dixon with his "Merrie England" lecture?

5. Why does Dixon write the letter to Johns in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. While in the taxi after the dance, how does Christine describe her relationship with Bertrand?

2. How does Margaret react when Dixon says they should stop seeing each other in Chapter 16?

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 17, what worries Dixon about his publication?

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

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

9. How does Dixon help Christine get into Welch's house after the dance?

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

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

Explore the use of protagonists/antagonists in this novel. Which characters fall into which categories? How do these characters redefine their categories? How do these categories affect the reader?

Essay Topic 3

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

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