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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 assure Alison he will not do?

2. What animal does Alison play in their game?

3. What does Alison say seems to burn about Jimmy?

4. The letter is from __________.

5. What part of Alison does Cliff kiss?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cliff now want to do with his life?

2. Why could Jimmy be seen as downtrodden?

3. What reasons does Alison give for marrying Jimmy?

4. In what way is Helena different from Alison?

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

6. Describe the three main characters.

7. Why does Jimmy dislike the church?

8. How did Hugh and Jimmy used to embarrass Alison?

9. How does Jimmy react to Helena's news ?

10. What is the establishment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare the characters of Jimmy and Allison.

1) In what ways are their morals different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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