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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. On what day is Vernon hailed as the savior of The Judge?

2. What is Frank's role at The Judge?

3. When does Vernon notice that he has a new purpose in life?

4. What does Clive prepare for when he returns after hiking?

5. What roles does Clive believe that Vernon plays?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the photos that Vernon has of Julian.

2. What is Frank's role in Vernon's resignation?

3. What inspires Clive when he goes hiking?

4. How does Clive undermine his moral authority?

5. Is Vernon really a victim? If so, what is he a victim of?

6. What conclusions does Clive come to about his relationship with Vernon?

7. Are Clive and Vernon hypocrites? Why or why not?

8. Is one of the men more morally right than the other?

9. How is Clive unethical?

10. Does Vernon consider the consequences of posting the photos of Julian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What is significant about the novel being written in the third person point of view? Does the novel work if it is written in a different point of view? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Does each character achieve their overall goal in the novel? Does each character get the revenge they seek? How do you think each character feels at the end of the novel?

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