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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 does Johns laugh at Dixon in Chapter 4?

2. At the end of Chapter 12, where does Dixon tell Christine he is going?

3. In Chapter 8, why is Welch concerned with the publication date of Dixon's article?

4. In Chapter 6, how long does Dixon wait before going downstairs to breakfast?

5. What does Christine do when Dixon tells Margaret about the burn holes in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Dixon pretends to be a reporter on the phone?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Dixon see when he first returns to the house?

3. Why can't Dixon go to his bedroom in Chapter 5?

4. In Chapter 10, what role does Gore-Urquhart play at the dance?

5. What does Dixon do after learning that his article on shipbuilding techniques will be published?

6. Why does Dixon decide to call a taxi at the end of the dance?

7. In Chapter 11, what does Dixon talk to Christine about in regard to his phone call to the Welches'?

8. In Chapter 11, what does Christine tell Dixon about Johns?

9. How does Bertrand's introduction in Chapter 4 affect Dixon?

10. How does Atkinson help Dixon in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of luck in this novel. Consider its relation to the title as well as to the characters and plot.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the struggle between classes that is explored in "Lucky Jim". What is the message about class systems?

Essay Topic 3

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

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