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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 Vernon call Clive in Chapter Four?

2. In Chapter Three, who does Clive get an urgent call from?

3. Which word best describes Clive in Chapter Four?

4. On what day is Vernon hailed as the savior of The Judge?

5. What does Julian's outing do for his career?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Vernon consider the consequences of posting the photos of Julian?

2. Why does Clive confess that he sees a violent attack to Vernon?

3. What inspires Clive when he goes hiking?

4. What obstacles stand in the way of Vernon's plan for Julian's photos?

5. Is one of the men more morally right than the other?

6. What role does Clive believe he plays in his relationship with Vernon? What role does Vernon play in the relationship, according to Clive?

7. What is the root cause of Clive and Vernon's relationship falling apart?

8. How is Vernon's fate a consequence of poor judgment?

9. What affect does the revealed photo have on Julian Garmony's career?

10. How is Vernon's fortune been reversed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the parallels between the lives of Clive and Vernon? Discuss other parallels that occur throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Is there a moral in Amsterdam? Is Ian McEwan trying to teach a lesson through his work? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How does Ian McEwan use flashbacks in Amsterdam? Are they effective in moving the story along or do they hinder its development? Why are the flashbacks important to the novel?

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