London Transports Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

London Transports Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Malcolm and Melissa have just returned from a vacation in what country?

2. How old is Lisa?

3. Who is Margaret's husband?

4. The narrator wonders if she and the woman in #17 ________________________.

5. Lisa thinks that the street vendor is _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Charles Benson and why does Jill Twilly require his services?

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

4. How does Frankie alienate the narrator's husband one evening when she drops in on them?

5. What is the irony of the narrator's attempt to convince Frankie's boss's wife that Frankie is a good employee?

6. What is Eddie's outlook on his profession and why does he say he cannot change it?

7. What is the premise of "Marble Arch"?

8. What is the premise of "Bond Street"?

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

10. Describe the evening when Frankie and the narrator visit the BBC Club for drinks.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maeve Binchy is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

In several of the stories, the element of family reproach or disapproval over the choice of a lover or mate is prevalent. Why is this a recurring theme in Binchy's stories? Was this a typical mindset for the time period? Or is family judgmentalism an ever-present element in life in general?

Essay Topic 3

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

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