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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. What does Clive want to accomplish in finishing his project?

2. What agreement do Vernon and Clive have?

3. What does Vernon hope that publishing the photos does?

4. How are Clive and Vernon connected to George?

5. Why is Julian disliked by other characters?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe George and Molly's relationship.

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

4. 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?

5. How does George get the photos?

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

7. What chance of a lifetime does Clive get?

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

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

10. Describe the article about euthanasia that is featured in The Judge.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Determine the climax, introduction, resolution, and rising action in the novel. Use at least four quotes from the novel, and your reasoning behind your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

How is the novel Amsterdam controversial? How do you think society views this book? Is Ian McEwan trying to teach a lesson about euthanasia? Why or why not?

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