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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Clive want to go for inspiration?

2. Why is George vengeful toward the other men?

3. What character gets the most attention in the first chapter?

4. Where does The Judge often feature articles about Julian?

5. What kind of relationship do Clive and Vernon have initially?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vernon plan to use the photos?

2. Describe Vernon's character.

3. Describe George and Molly's relationship.

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

5. 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?

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

7. How are George, Clive, Vernon, and Julian connected?

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

9. How does the theme of revenge tie into the plot in Chapter Two?

10. Why does Molly's funeral inspire Clive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though revenge is a key theme of the novel, there are others as well. What are three other themes or symbols in the novel? How do they contribute to the novel's plot? What is the significance of including these symbols in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How far does each character go in serving their own interests? Does each character get away with it? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How does Ian McEwan use flashbacks in Amsterdam? Are they effective in moving the story along or do they hinder its development? Why are the flashbacks important to the novel?

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