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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 John refer to Fielding as?

2. What is Doris' last name?

3. What type of establishment is The Shakespeare?

4. Who does John write an apology letter to?

5. What does John designate as the only motivation in his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is John happy that Alec is in prison?

2. What are John's main motivators?

3. How are Martina and Selina different?

4. Describe John's relationship with Selina.

5. What kinds of people surround John at work?

6. Why does John ask Selina to move in with him?

7. What factors cause John to be disgruntled?

8. What is significant about Vron?

9. How does Doris react to John's seduction?

10. Why can't John find happiness with Selina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of the novel? Why is it important to Amis that he portray a man living on the edge?

Essay Topic 2

Is John misogynistic? Why or why not? Are other characters misogynistic?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of some of the character names in the novel? What do some of the character names imply about the character? Why do you think Amis chose to reveal characteristics this way?

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