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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. How many photos does George give to Vernon?

2. What is Vernon's reaction to Clive's proposal?

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

4. Where is George's mansion located?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What chance of a lifetime does Clive get?

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

3. Describe Vernon's character.

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

5. Describe Julian's character.

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

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

8. Describe George's character.

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

10. Describe George and Molly's relationship.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What character is the focal point of each chapter? What do you think Ian McEwan hopes to accomplish in focusing on characters on a chapter-by-chapter basis? What kind of effect does this have on the reader?

Essay Topic 2

The first chapter introduces all the major characters in the novel. What are your first impressions of George, Vernon, Clive, and Julian? Are these impressions correct as you read more of the novel? Is the first chapter effective in introducing the characters accurately? Are the characters in the novel generally likable or unlikable? Cite at least three examples.

Essay Topic 3

Is there a moral in Amsterdam? Is Ian McEwan trying to teach a lesson through his work? Why or why not?

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