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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. Why hasn't Bertrand shown Christine any of his paintings yet?

2. While in the taxi, what does Christine say her feelings have been lately?

3. What happens when Dixon slides across the driver's seat of Welch's car in Chapter 18?

4. What does Dixon do when he sees the Welch family in Chapter 25?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 18, why is Dixon upset with Welch's offer of dinner?

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

4. What happens after Dixon and Christine kiss for the first time?

5. Why is Margaret upset with Dixon the day after the dance?

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

7. How does the audience react to Dixon's lecture?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the development of Bertrand. How does Bertrand represent artists? How does he reflect the theme of art in this 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

Compare and contrast at least two romantic relationships in this novel.

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