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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 does Chapter Three focus on?

2. Why are the pictures of Julian so scandalous?

3. How does Clive see Vernon after his hiking trip?

4. What is the first cause of the deteriorating relationship between Clive and Vernon?

5. What effect does the anticipated photos have on The Judge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What obstacles stand in the way of Vernon's plan for Julian's photos?

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

3. What inspires Clive when he goes hiking?

4. Why does Rose Garmony go on TV instead of Julian?

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

6. How is Vernon unethical?

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

8. Describe the photos that Vernon has of Julian.

9. How is Vernon's fortune been reversed?

10. How does Clive undermine his moral authority?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the title of the novel relevant to the plot? What hints are there that the novel ends in Amsterdam, other than the title? What is assumed from the title?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the foreshadowing that occurs throughout the novel. What predictions do you make based on foreshadowing? Are your predictions correct? Cite at least three quotes from the novel.

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