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

2. What does the narrator wish Veronica had done with the letter he reads from the envelope she has given him in Chapter 2?

3. What does the narrator describe sending a photocopy of to Mrs. Coyle, Innes and Black in Chapter 2?

4. What kind of ring does the narrator describe Veronica wearing on her wedding finger in Chapter 2?

5. Where is the brasserie on the third floor of John Lewis located that Veronica chooses to meet the narrator at in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What commentary does the narrator provide regarding the building of character in Chapter 2?

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

3. What is revealed in the letter from Sarah Ford to the protagonist in the first document he receives?

4. What exchange takes place between the protagonist and Veronica during their second meeting at the brasserie in Chapter 2?

5. What does the protagonist conclude about his journey and life in the conclusion of the novel?

6. How does the protagonist express his remorse to Veronica regarding the letter in Chapter 2? How does she respond?

7. What is the ultimate truth that the protagonist discovers regarding the mentally disabled man in Chapter 2?

8. What realization does the protagonist first come to regarding the mentally disabled man in North London?

9. What is revealed in the envelope that Veronica gives to the protagonist at the Wobbly Bridge?

10. What advice does T. J. Gunnell give to the protagonist regarding his situation when the protagonist first meets with him in Chapter 2?

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

Why is the protagonist unable to obtain the second document that was left to him by Mrs. Ford in her will? How does he attempt to obtain this document? What information do you think is/was revealed in this document? Why?

Essay Topic 3

How does the narrator respond when he receives the letter from Adrian asking to date Veronica? Do you think that his reaction is justified? Why or why not? What are the repercussions of his reaction?

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