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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 tells Jimmy he has a phone call?

2. What does Alison say Jimmy makes up his mind to do?

3. Where is Helena when Alison is having problems?

4. Who is coming to stay at the house?

5. What does Alison smash on the floor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is Cliff Jimmy's opposite?

2. In what could Cliff be seen as making a stand in Act Two, Scene Two?

3. What does pusillanimous mean?

4. What do the two women talk about in the final scene.

5. How does Jimmy's relationship with Helena seem more stable than his relationship with Alison?

6. Describe the relationship between Jimmy and Cliff.

7. In what way does the Colonel think Jimmy is right in his criticism?

8. How does Osborne use loud noises in the play?

9. What similarity does Act Three, Scene One have with the opening scene?

10. What does Alison think is the problem with her marriage to Jimmy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Why? Does he/she share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do the goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

John Osborne was a socialist. Using two examples from the novel, discuss the ways the story reflects Osborne's political ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the character of Jimmy Porter.

1) How has has his situation changed from that of his father?

2) In what way could Jimmy Porter be seen as trying to hold onto his working class identity?

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