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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. Pat learns that Marigold had forced Nadia _____________________.

2. How old is Jill?

3. What is the name of the married man with whom Lisa is involved?

4. Who is Peggy?

5. In what city is "Holland Park" set?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Margaret convince Harry that he has made the right decision to stay with her and their son?

2. What does Marigold tell Pat about their previous roommate, Nadia?

3. How is Lewis drawn in, and ultimately used, by Jill?

4. What is May's situation in "Shepherd's Bush"?

5. What facts does Pat eventually learn about Marigold's manipulations and feigned illness?

6. Why is Rita shocked by Ken's wife and what lesson does she learn from the dinner with the couples?

7. What is Lisa's situation as the story begins?

8. Does Harry ever catch on to Margaret's shoplifting habits?

9. What is the source of Lisa's anxiety regarding her affair?

10. How is Rita different from the other temps in the office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting for the stories? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Binchy choose to use these places in the book?

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the book. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Sophie in "Marble Arch." What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Sophie?

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