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

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

3. What does Dixon tell Christine should not be viewed objectively?

4. How does Dr. Caton steal Dixon's article?

5. In Chapter 16, what is Margaret's reaction to Dixon's opinion about their relationship?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens to Dixon after he learns he will lose his university job?

6. After Johns reads the fake letter from Dixon, what does he do?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does hypocrisy play in this novel? How does hypocrisy affect the characters?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

"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.

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