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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 Clive see arguing when he is hiking?

2. How does Clive get to Penrith?

3. What consequence does Vernon consider to posting the pictures?

4. What does Clive's urgent caller request in Chapter Three?

5. According to Vernon, why does Clive contact the authorities?

Short Essay Questions

1. Are Clive and Vernon hypocrites? Why or why not?

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

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

4. How is Vernon's fortune been reversed?

5. What is the root cause of Clive and Vernon's relationship falling apart?

6. What conclusions does Clive come to about his relationship with Vernon?

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

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

9. What is Frank's role in Vernon's resignation?

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

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

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 3

Is the ending of the novel realistic? If so, can you see why others might not think so? If you think it's unrealistic, why? What changes to make the ending more realistic?

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