Places/Things
Where are Clive and Vernon at the beginning of the book?
Molly's Funeral
What happened to Molly at the beginning of the book?
Molly's illnesses caused her to decline mentally and physically before dying.
How do Clive and Vernon know Molly?
They are her ex-lovers.
What is Clive and Vernon's last name?
Clive Linely and Vernon Halliday.
Where does Vernon work?
The Judge
What is Clive's job?
Symphonic composer
BONUS
Free points!
What month did Molly die?
February
What does George want to show Vernon? p. 36
Photographs
What is Vernon's job?
Reporter and Journalist
How does George know Molly? pp. 4-5
They were married.
What year did Clive and Vernon meet Molly respectively? p.4-5
1968 and 1974
BONUS
Free points
Who is Jullian Garmony? pp. 13-14
Foreign Secretary (someone who maintains British relations with foreign countries and governments)
DOUBLE POINTS
How does Jullian know Molly?
She was having an affair with Jullian while being with George.
What does this mean?
"If we're going to save this paper... you're all going to have to get your hands dirty." pp.35-36
To save their jobs at the newspaper company, they will have to share controversial news, which would be considered bad or "dirty"
What/who is in the photographs George wants to give to Vernon? pp. 45-46
Julian Garmony
Why did Clive get depressed? pp. 10-11
He found out that children play his music.
How do Clive and Vernon feel about George? pp.5-6
They loathe George.
What does this mean?
"You know, I should have married her. When she started to go under, I would have killed her with a pillow or something and saved her from everyone's pity." pp.8-9
Clive says this about Molly. He believes that people shouldn't have to suffer when they're sick, and they should just die peacefully.