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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Connell's mother's name?
(a) Lorraine.
(b) Madeleine.
(c) Charmagne.
(d) Rachel.

2. What is Lorraine's reaction when Connell tells her that he is taking Rachel to the Debs?
(a) She insists that he pull over and she gets out.
(b) She punches his leg.
(c) She grounds him for two weeks.
(d) She calls Marianne.

3. The morning after Marianne's long sleep, she takes what action?
(a) She quits her job.
(b) She punches Connell.
(c) She quits school.
(d) She moves away.

4. What is the name of Marianne's mother?
(a) Madison.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Denise.
(d) Haley.

5. What type of drink does Marianne order at the fundraising dance, though she has never before drunk hard alcohol?
(a) A fuzzy navel.
(b) A shot of tequila.
(c) An old-fashioned.
(d) A gin and tonic.

Short Answer Questions

1. The hometown of Connell and Marianne is located in what part of Ireland?

2. Which of Connell's friends asks questions about Marianne and her house?

3. Connell's friends erupt with laughter when Eric suggests that who take Marianne to the Debs?

4. When Connell's grandmother fell, what part of her body was injured?

5. The fundraising dance is held at the only what in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Marianne give Connell about college?

2. Describe Lorraine's appearance and manner.

3. To what action of Rob's does Connell object and why?

4. What does Marianne say just before Connell kisses her for the first time?

5. What had Connell's sexual experiences been like prior to meeting Marianne?

6. Characterize Marianne's view of high school.

7. What is one theme present within the epigraph of Normal People?

8. What event brings Lorraine and Connell to the hospital in April of 2011?

9. What comment of Marianne's does Connell repeat to himself and why?

10. Describe the relationship between Marianne and her brother Alan.

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