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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does George want revenge on Julian?
(a) He is interested in Julian's wife.
(b) He is mad that Julian is mentioned in Molly's will.
(c) He despises all of Molly's lovers, including Julian.
(d) He dislikes his political views.

2. Where does Vernon go after he visits George's mansion?
(a) Molly's old office.
(b) Vernon's office.
(c) Clive's studio.
(d) Julian's home.

3. How quickly does Molly's health deteriorate?
(a) Over the course of ten years.
(b) Very rapidly and unexpectedly.
(c) She dies in a sudden accident.
(d) Over the course of a year.

4. In which order does Vernon receive calls while he is at work in Chapter Two?
(a) George, Julian, Clive.
(b) Clive, Julian, George.
(c) George, Clive.
(d) Clive, George.

5. What is foreshadowed in the first chapter?
(a) Julian tarnishes his political reputation.
(b) Molly's lovers all come together for a common goal.
(c) Revenge is an important theme.
(d) Clive fails at accomplishing his goal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clive do after Molly's funeral?

2. Which characters share a motive for revenge?

3. Who despises Julian?

4. What does Clive want to accomplish in finishing his project?

5. While Vernon is in a meeting at the beginning of Chapter Two who calls urgently?

(see the answer key)

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