This 1971 novel by Anthony Burgess relates the story of a fifteen-year-old boy named Alex, who, with his gang members (known as droogs) roam the streets at night, committing violent crimes for enjoyment.
- Helter Skelter
- A Clockwork Orange
- Fahrenheit 451
- Catcher in the Rye
Answer
The correct answer is B) A Clockwork Orange.
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