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Who were the two former lovers of Molly Lane mentioned in the text and where were they waiting?
Who were the two former lovers of Molly Lane mentioned in the text and where were they waiting?
Clive Linley and Vernon Halliday were mentioned as Molly Lane's former lovers who were waiting outside the crematorium chapel.
What were Molly Lane's professions?
What were Molly Lane's professions?
Molly Lane was a restaurant critic, photographer, and gardener.
What happened to Molly Lane's health and who was responsible for her care?
What happened to Molly Lane's health and who was responsible for her care?
Molly Lane's health deteriorated rapidly and she became a sickroom prisoner of her possessive husband, George, who cared for her with his own hands and vetted her visitors.
What do Molly's lovers talk about, and what is their attitude towards George?
What do Molly's lovers talk about, and what is their attitude towards George?
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How did Molly Lane die?
How did Molly Lane die?
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What was the impact of Molly's death on her husband George?
What was the impact of Molly's death on her husband George?
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Was Molly's death a private matter or the subject of public gossip?
Was Molly's death a private matter or the subject of public gossip?
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Study Notes
- Two former lovers of Molly Lane wait outside the crematorium chapel.
- Molly Lane was a restaurant critic, photographer, and gardener.
- Molly Lane's health deteriorated rapidly, and she became a sickroom prisoner of her possessive husband, George.
- Molly's lovers talk about her descent into madness and pain.
- Molly's husband, George, cared for her with his own hands and vetted her visitors.
- Molly's death raised George's status from general contempt.
- Clive Linley and Vernon Halliday were both former lovers of Molly Lane.
- Clive and Vernon continue to loathe George.
- Molly's death was a terrible way to go, with no awareness.
- Molly's death was a matter of common gossip.
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How well do you remember the plot of Ian McEwan's "Saturday"? Test your knowledge with this quiz about the complex relationships between Molly Lane, her husband George, and her former lovers Clive Linley and Vernon Halliday. From Molly's deteriorating health to her tragic death, these questions will challenge your memory of the book's events and characters. Don't miss your chance to prove your expertise on this compelling novel.
