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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 is the name of Julian's wife?

2. Which word best describes Clive in Chapter Four?

3. What does Clive think about on his way to Penrith?

4. What does Vernon want Clive to do?

5. By publishing the pictures, who does Vernon betray?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the root cause of Clive and Vernon's relationship falling apart?

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

4. How does Clive undermine his moral authority?

5. What inspires Clive when he goes hiking?

6. What choice does Clive make on his hiking trip?

7. How is Vernon's fortune been reversed?

8. What role does Clive believe he plays in his relationship with Vernon? What role does Vernon play in the relationship, according to Clive?

9. Why does Rose Garmony reveal the pictures of her husband?

10. Why does Clive confess that he sees a violent attack to Vernon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

At what point does the relationship between Vernon and Clive begin to deteriorate? Why? Track the status of their relationship using evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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