Amsterdam Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Amsterdam Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 benefit does Vernon see to hurting Julian's political career?

2. Who are the photos copyrighted to?

3. What is the main purpose of the first chapter?

4. What is the first setting in Chapter Two?

5. While Vernon is in a meeting at the beginning of Chapter Two who calls urgently?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Julian's character.

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

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

5. Why does Molly's funeral inspire Clive?

6. 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?

7. Describe George and Molly's relationship.

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

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

10. Why does George care for Molly when her health deteriorates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze any of the two of the characters and their relationship throughout the novel. What motivates them? How are they connected? What are their goals? Do their lives have any parallels?

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

Describe the way in which Vernon's fortune reverses. Does Clive's fortune take a similar negative spiral? What about George and Julian? Cite at least three sources.

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