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Amsterdam Quiz

Ian McEwan
This Study Guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Quiz

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1)

What benefit does Vernon see to hurting Julian's political career? (from Chapter 2)

It satisfies George and keeps him from extracting revenge on Vernon.
It is beneficial to keeping peace between he and Clive.
It keeps him from having affairs with other women.
It prevents political and social disaster.
2)

What does Clive mix the deadly substance in before it is given to Vernon? (from Chapter 5)

Beer.
Champagne.
Wine.
Water.
3)

Where does Clive go to hike? (from Chapter 3)

Lake District.
Holland Park.
Amsterdam.
George's mansion.
4)

What is the first setting in Chapter Two? (from Chapter 2)

George's mansion.
Clive's home.
Vernon's home.
The office where The Judge is written.
5)

What is believed to be the cause of problems between Vernon and Clive? (from Chapter 3)

Molly's death affects them both.
Julian has put a wedge between them.
Their relationship is lopsided.
The pact is too stressful to keep.
6)

What consequence does Vernon consider to posting the pictures? (from Chapter 3)

That Vernon gets fired.
None.
That Vernon's staff turns against him.
That Julian's family abandons him.
7)

Where does Clive poison Vernon? (from Chapter 5)

The reception to the Dutch Symphony Orchestra.
Clive's hotel room.
Vernon's hotel room.
The reception to the British Symphony Orchestra.
8)

Who is Paul Lanark? (from Chapter 5)

A music critic Clive adores.
Molly's most recent lover.
A music critic Clive detests.
A restaurant critic who works with Molly.
9)

How does Clive see Vernon after his hiking trip? (from Chapter 3)

Dangerous.
Sensitive.
Sympathetic.
Self-serving.
10)

How does Clive get to Penrith? (from Chapter 3)

He drives himself.
By horseback.
By train.
By bus.
11)

What happens to Vernon's job at The Judge? (from Chapter 4)

He is banned from the office.
He is simply reprimanded.
He is demoted.
He is fired.
12)

What does Vernon show Clive when they see each other? (from Chapter 3)

Photographs of Julian.
Photographs of Molly.
A positive article about Julian.
Moll's last will and testament.
13)

Why are the pictures of Julian so scandalous? (from Chapter 3)

Julian is with another woman.
Julian is dressed as a woman.
Julian is being violent.
Julian is completely naked.
14)

What does Clive flashback to in Chapter Five? (from Chapter 5)

The police station.
Time he spends with Vernon.
Time he spends with Molly.
Hiking at the Lake District.
15)

When does Clive want to be euthanized? (from Chapter 2)

When he is too old to drive.
When he becomes too old to take care of himself.
If he fails to complete his goals in composition.
If he's terminally ill or incapacitated.
16)

What is Vernon's staff's reaction to the Garmony's going to the media? (from Chapter 4)

They no longer support Vernon.
They feel cheated by Vernon.
They threaten to quit if conditions are not improved.
They encourage Vernon to post the photos anyway.
17)

What does Vernon plan to exploit? (from Chapter 5)

The pact he makes with Clive.
Molly's memory.
Julian's reputation.
Clive's symphony.
18)

What other story runs in the newspaper with the photos of Julian? (from Chapter 4)

Clive is profiled as a famous composer.
The Prime Minister is elected.
The Lakeland rapist attacks a woman.
The medical scandal in The Netherlands continues.
19)

What is the only thing that makes Clive feel better? (from Chapter 5)

Completely rewriting his symphony.
Getting revenge on Vernon.
Killing himself.
Getting revenge on Julian.
20)

Where does Clive collapse? (from Chapter 5)

At the table.
In his bed.
In the shower.
On the couch.
21)

What is the main setting of Chapter Three? (from Chapter 3)

Amsterdam.
London.
Holland Park.
Lake District.
22)

How long does Julian's wife claim to know about his sexual proclivities? (from Chapter 4)

Since the beginning of their marriage.
For the last year.
Since she saw the photos for the first time.
Since they began dating.
23)

In Chapter Three, who does Clive get an urgent call from? (from Chapter 3)

A musician.
Julian.
Vernon.
George.
24)

Who begins to denounce Vernon by the end of the weekend? (from Chapter 4)

The television news.
The Judge's editorials.
Other newspapers.
George.
25)

What agreement do Vernon and Clive have? (from Chapter 2)

To euthanize each other if the other is terminally ill.
To make Julian's life as bad as possible.
To visit Amsterdam together for a symphony.
To continue being friends despite their differences.
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