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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. Who do the photos belong to?

2. How many photos does George give to Vernon?

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

4. Where does Vernon visit Clive in Chapter Two?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe George's character.

3. Describe Clive's character.

4. How does George get the photos?

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

6. Describe Vernon's character.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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