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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Clive stay up working after Molly's funeral?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Only a few hours.
(c) The next afternoon.
(d) Midnight.

2. Where does The Judge often feature articles about Julian?
(a) In a separate newspaper.
(b) On the front page.
(c) Only in the political section.
(d) On the last page.

3. What relationship is George to Molly?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her lover.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

4. What political affiliation do the characters have?
(a) Clive is liberal; Vernon and Julian are conservative.
(b) Clive is conservative; Vernon and Julian are liberal.
(c) Clive and Vernon are liberal; Julian is conservative.
(d) Clive and Vernon are conservative; Julian is liberal.

5. What kind of relationship do Clive and Vernon have initially?
(a) Close friends.
(b) Friends with George.
(c) They have no relationship until the funeral.
(d) Co-workers.

6. How does Molly die?
(a) A car accident.
(b) Breast cancer.
(c) A terminal disease.
(d) Influenza.

7. Which character is the focus of Chapter Two?
(a) George.
(b) Julian.
(c) Vernon.
(d) Clive.

8. Why does George give Vernon the photos?
(a) He thinks it leads to George and Clive's deteriorating friendship.
(b) He wants to extract revenge on Julian.
(c) He doesn't think Julian is a good politician.
(d) He wants to help George boost circulation for The Judge.

9. What type of story is featured in The Judge the day of Vernon's first meeting in the novel?
(a) Julian's latest scandal.
(b) Molly's obituary.
(c) Animal abuse.
(d) Medical scandal regarding euthanasia.

10. Why is George vengeful toward the other men?
(a) Molly leaves them more money in her will.
(b) Molly loves her lovers more than she loves him.
(c) They are trying to take the belongings Molly leaves.
(d) They cause Molly's death.

11. How many photos does George give to Vernon?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

12. Who does The Judge often criticize?
(a) Clive.
(b) Vernon.
(c) George.
(d) Julian.

13. Which of the following foreshadows events to occur after Chapter Two?
(a) The location of George's mansion.
(b) The Judge's poor circulation.
(c) An injunction against George publishing any photos of Julian.
(d) The article about euthanasia.

14. Where does Clive want to go for inspiration?
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) The office where The Judge is written.
(c) Lake District.
(d) Holland Park.

15. How are Clive and Vernon connected to George?
(a) They are his friends.
(b) They all meet at Molly's funeral.
(c) They are his wife's former lovers.
(d) They are co-workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Vernon claim he can't meet with Clive in Chapter Two?

2. What effect might the photos have on The Judge, in Vernon's perspective?

3. Who despises Julian?

4. What is Vernon's last name?

5. What type of personality is George known to have?

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