2. What benefit does Vernon see to hurting Julian's political career?
(a) It keeps him from having affairs with other women.
(b) It satisfies George and keeps him from extracting revenge on Vernon.
(c) It is beneficial to keeping peace between he and Clive.
(d) It prevents political and social disaster.

3. Why is Molly's death undignified?
(a) George deprives her of necessities.
(b) She is denied medical care.
(c) She receives no visits from the people she loves.
(d) She asks to be euthanized but George doesn't do it.

4. How long does Clive stay up working after Molly's funeral?
(a) Midnight.
(b) The next afternoon.
(c) Only a few hours.
(d) Early morning.

5. Why does George want revenge on Julian?
(a) He dislikes his political views.
(b) He is interested in Julian's wife.
(c) He is mad that Julian is mentioned in Molly's will.
(d) He despises all of Molly's lovers, including Julian.

6. Where does The Judge often feature articles about Julian?
(a) On the front page.
(b) On the last page.
(c) In a separate newspaper.
(d) Only in the political section.

7. How quickly does Molly's health deteriorate?
(a) Over the course of ten years.
(b) Over the course of a year.
(c) Very rapidly and unexpectedly.
(d) She dies in a sudden accident.

8. What is Clive's occupation?
(a) Politician.
(b) Composer.
(c) Writer for a journal.
(d) Songwriter.

9. What does Clive want to accomplish in finishing his project?
(a) A spot on the Bestsellers list.
(b) A literary award.
(c) Revenge on Julian.
(d) A secured place in musical history.

10. Where is George's mansion located?
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) Nextdoor to Clive's home.
(c) Holland Park.
(d) Lake District.

11. What type of weather is present at Molly's funeral?
(a) Intense heat.
(b) Snow storm.
(c) Chilly.
(d) Warm.

12. What political affiliation do the characters have?
(a) Clive is liberal; Vernon and Julian are conservative.
(b) Clive and Vernon are conservative; Julian is liberal.
(c) Clive and Vernon are liberal; Julian is conservative.
(d) Clive is conservative; Vernon and Julian are liberal.

13. What is Vernon's last name?
(a) Lane.
(b) Linley.
(c) Garmony.
(d) Halliday.

14. While Vernon is in a meeting at the beginning of Chapter Two who calls urgently?
(a) Fred.
(b) Julian.
(c) George.
(d) Clive.

15. Who is in the photos that George gives to Vernon?
(a) Molly.
(b) Vernon.
(c) Julian.
(d) Clive.