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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Clive been commissioned to write?
(a) An article about Julian's political values.
(b) A symphony.
(c) A review of Julian's restaurant.
(d) An article about euthanasia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of marriage does Molly and her husband have?

2. What benefit does Vernon see to hurting Julian's political career?

3. What type of weather is present at Molly's funeral?

4. Why does George give Vernon the photos?

5. How many photos does George give to Vernon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Vernon's character.

2. Describe Clive's character.

3. What is the relationship like between Clive and Vernon in Chapter Two?

4. How does the novel foreshadow a deteriorating relationship between Clive and Vernon?

5. Why does Clive want to go to the Lake District?

6. Do Clive and Vernon share the same level of dislike for Julian?

7. How does George get the photos?

8. Describe George and Molly's relationship.

9. What is ironic about Julian's career potentially being ruined by the photos being published in The Judge?

10. What chance of a lifetime does Clive get?

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