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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. When do Clive and Vernon have an argument?

2. Why is Vernon angry at his staff?

3. When Vernon realizes that Clive witnesses the attack, what does he do?

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

5. In Clive's opinion, what does Vernon lack?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Vernon unethical?

4. What inspires Clive when he goes hiking?

5. How is Vernon's fortune been reversed?

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

7. How does Clive undermine his moral authority?

8. How is Vernon's fate a consequence of poor judgment?

9. What is Vernon's plan for the photos of Julian?

10. Why does Clive oppose Vernon's plan to post the pictures?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How is the novel Amsterdam controversial? How do you think society views this book? Is Ian McEwan trying to teach a lesson about euthanasia? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Is there a protagonist in Amsterdam? Why or why not? Is there an antagonist in the novel? Why or why not? What is significant about the protagonist and antagonist roles in the novel?

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