A Clockwork Orange Study Questions #1 (pg.3-81)

1) Why do Alex and his droogs destroy the old man's books?

2) Whay did Alex and his droogs buy the ptitsas at the Duke of New York the liquor and food?

3) How does the book that the writer is writing reflect the theme of Burgess's novel?

4) What was typical for Dim to do at the end of one of their home invasions?

5) What was the effect of the synthemesc on the chelloveck who had remained at the Korova Milkbar?

6) Why did Alex fist Dim skorry on the rot?

7) After the visit by P. R. Deltoid what thought turns Alex into a "fine laughing malchick"?

8) What is ironic about the last movement of Beethoven's Ninthand what goes with Marty and Sonietta in Alex's room?

9) How does Alex justify the small crimes that his droogs and him commit?

10) What is the plan of action after the dust up with Dim and Georgie?

11) How did the starry sharp address Alex (what name did she give) during the breaking and entering?

12) How does Dim immobilize Alex as they are leaving the house with the sirens approaching?

13) As he is riding in the police car, who does he think the passing siren is for?

14) What does P. R. Deltoid do to Alex instead of giving him a bash in the chops?

15) What does Alex hear in his head while he is in the holding cell?