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

2. What does Clive ask Vernon to do?
(a) Find a way to euthanize Julian.
(b) Write an article about Clive and his project.
(c) Euthanize him if he ever becomes terminallly ill.
(d) Publish photos that he finds at George's home.

3. What does Vernon receive in Chapter Two at work?
(a) A note from Clive about euthanasia.
(b) A note from his boss that reprimands his former articles about Julian.
(c) An injunction prohibiting him from publishing any likeness of George.
(d) An injunction prohibiting him from publishing any likeness of Julian.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon's urgent caller promise?

2. What is the first setting in Chapter Two?

3. How does Vernon deny Julian a place of importance?

4. How quickly does Molly's health deteriorate?

5. How long does Clive stay up working after Molly's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Vernon plan to use the photos?

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

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

5. Describe Molly's character.

6. What chance of a lifetime does Clive get?

7. Describe George and Molly's relationship.

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

9. Describe Vernon's character.

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

(see the answer keys)

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