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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 first setting in Chapter Two?

2. In what ways does Vernon hope to ruin Julian's life?

3. What does Vernon's urgent caller promise?

4. Who do the photos belong to?

5. What is George's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Molly's character.

2. How does the theme of revenge tie into the plot in Chapter Two?

3. How does Vernon plan to use the photos?

4. Why does Molly's funeral inspire Clive?

5. What is the relationship like between Clive and Vernon in Chapter Two?

6. Why does Clive want to go to the Lake District?

7. How does George get the photos?

8. Describe George's character.

9. What is ironic about Julian's career potentially being ruined by the photos being published in The Judge?

10. Paired with another symbol from the novel, the article about euthanasia foreshadows a future event. What is this event, and what is the other symbol?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though revenge is a key theme of the novel, there are others as well. What are three other themes or symbols in the novel? How do they contribute to the novel's plot? What is the significance of including these symbols in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the ways in which each character fails to see their own shortcomings, even up to the end of the novel where the only thing that all of them cares about is revenge.

Essay Topic 3

How far does each character go in serving their own interests? Does each character get away with it? Why or why not?

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