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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 the main purpose of the first chapter?
(a) To introduce symbols.
(b) To introduce the characters.
(c) To show the impact Molly's life has on others.
(d) To show that all the men have a tight bond.

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

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

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

5. What type of note does Vernon leave for Clive?
(a) A note that says he euthanizes Julian when they go on a trip together.
(b) A note that says he publishes the photos he finds.
(c) A note that says he is willing to euthanize Clive and hopes he does the same for Vernon.
(d) A note where he details the events of the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Vernon go after he visits George's mansion?

2. What type of euthanasia laws are there in the Netherlands?

3. When does Clive want to be euthanized?

4. What does Vernon's urgent caller promise?

5. What does Vernon receive in Chapter Two at work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe George's character.

2. What chance of a lifetime does Clive get?

3. Why does Molly's funeral inspire Clive?

4. Why is Molly's death humiliating in Clive's eyes?

5. Describe Clive's character.

6. Describe Julian's character.

7. Paired with another symbol from the novel, the article about euthanasia foreshadows a future event. What is this event, and what is the other symbol?

8. Does George have ulterior motives in giving Vernon the photos to publish of Julian?

9. Why does George give Vernon the photos of Julian?

10. How far is Vernon willing to go to ruin Julian's life?

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