7 Questions
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?
Molly Lane was a restaurant critic, photographer, and gardener.
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?
Molly's lovers talk about her descent into madness and pain, and they continue to loathe George.
How did Molly Lane die?
Molly Lane's death was a terrible way to go, with no awareness.
What was the impact of Molly's death on her husband George?
Molly's death raised George's status from general contempt.
Was Molly's death a private matter or the subject of public gossip?
Molly's death was a matter of common gossip.
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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