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Lucky Jim
Kingsley Amis
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1
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What does Dixon do in private to vent his frustrations with other people?
Punches a wall
Drinks
Writes in his journal
Makes faces
2
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By which of the following does Dixon define himself?
What he dislikes
Classes he teaches
Favorite works of art
Faculty respect he receives
3
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In which of the following ways is Margaret different from Dixon?
More attractive
Less self-centered
More open to people
More refined
4
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Why did Margaret fake her suicide attempt?
To gain romantic attention
To escape Catchpole
To escape Dixon
To escape danger
5
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What is one of the reasons why Christine stays with Bertrand?
Fear
Niceness
Instability
Anger
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