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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. What does Cliff leave to get?

2. What does Jimmy think is bad quality in this chapter?

3. What does Helena threaten to do to Jimmy?

4. Which of the following do the Porters have in the house?

5. Who is coming to stay at the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Colonel describe Alison and himself?

2. In what way does Helena's statement that Jimmy would feel more comfortable with things during the French Revolution sum up Jimmy as a person?

3. Describe the Colonel's character.

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

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

6. Describe the layout of the stage.

7. How does Alison react to her father's apology?

8. What is Jimmy's opinion of Alison's mother?

9. How does Cliff react to Alison leaving?

10. Why does Alison think that Jimmy married her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "Jimmy Porter's university education gave him the fuel for his anger." Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Define the term kitchen sink realism? What are the conventions of kitchen sink realism and how is it different from realism? In ways is Look Back in Anger a kitchen sink drama?

Essay Topic 3

What are Jimmy's gripes with society? Why do you think Jimmy is able to voice his opinion while Cliff, also working class, does not seem to be bothered? In what ways could Jimmy's ability to express his views point to a positive change in society at that time?

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