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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. The narrator asserts in Chapter 2 that "it ought to be obvious to us that time doesn't act as a fixative, rather as a" what (119)?

2. What is Veronica's response when the narrator says, "Well, your turn next" during their meeting at the brasserie in Chapter 2 (219)?

3. When does the narrator say a person's character peaks in Chapter 2?

4. Where does the narrator describe going in quest of the Severn Bore in Chapter 2?

5. How old does the narrator say Susie is in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the protagonist meet Veronica for their third meeting in Chapter 2? How is this setting described?

2. What is the second document bequeathed to the protagonist? Why does he seek its ownership?

3. What does the protagonist learn during his first meeting with Veronica at the Wobbly Bridge?

4. What does the protagonist recall about the Severn Bore as he returns from his second meeting with Veronica in Chapter 2?

5. Who has possession of the second document bequeathed to the protagonist from Mrs. Ford? Why?

6. How is Adrian's suicide compared to Robson's in the novel?

7. How does Veronica describe her parents' deaths in Chapter 2?

8. How does the narrator go about dealing with Veronica during their early exchanges on email? Is he successful using this tactic?

9. What does the protagonist discover about Chislehurst when he googles the setting in Chapter 2?

10. What has Sarah Ford bequeathed to the protagonist in her will?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the protagonist's interactions with Veronica in Chapter 2. How has Veronica changed since her youth? How would you describe her personality? What are the justifications for Veronica's actions in the second half of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Where does the narrator travel after completing his studies at Bristol? Why does he travel to this location? How is this setting described? Whom does the narrator meet here?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Veronica Ford in the novel. When and where does the narrator meet Veronica? How is her demeanor described? How does the narrator's relationship develop with Veronica?

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