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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of person is Molly?
(a) Stressed and rigid.
(b) Romantic and intelligent.
(c) Quiet and reserved.
(d) Independent and charismatic.

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

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

4. Who do the photos belong to?
(a) Vernon.
(b) Molly.
(c) George.
(d) Julian.

5. What kind of marriage does Molly and her husband have?
(a) Abusive.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Loving.
(d) Devoid of any emotion.

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

7. What type of weather is present at Molly's funeral?
(a) Chilly.
(b) Intense heat.
(c) Snow storm.
(d) Warm.

8. When does Clive want to be euthanized?
(a) When he becomes too old to take care of himself.
(b) When he is too old to drive.
(c) If he's terminally ill or incapacitated.
(d) If he fails to complete his goals in composition.

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

10. Which characters share a motive for revenge?
(a) Clive and Vernon.
(b) George, Clive, and Vernon.
(c) Vernon and George.
(d) Julian and George.

11. What is Vernon's occupation?
(a) Novelist.
(b) Newspaper editor.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Restaurant critic.

12. Where is George's mansion located?
(a) Lake District.
(b) Holland Park.
(c) Nextdoor to Clive's home.
(d) Amsterdam.

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

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

15. What character gets the most attention in the first chapter?
(a) Clive.
(b) Molly.
(c) George.
(d) Vernon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Molly die?

3. What is Clive's occupation?

4. Who despises Julian?

5. What relationship is George to Molly?

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