Normal People Quiz

Sally Rooney

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Connell disinterested in Peggy's offer to have a threesome with him and Marianne? (from Two Months Later (April 2012) - Four Months Later (January 2013))

Because he is afraid it will make Marianne want to be with other people.

Because he is controlling and possessive of Marianne and does not want to share her with anyone.

Because he is afraid if his privacy with Marianne were invaded it would destroy a part of his selfhood.

Because he is afraid Peggy will be better than Marianne in bed.

2.

Why is Connell's email exchange with Marianne so important to him? (from Six Months Later (July 2013) - Three Months Later (March 2014))

Because writing to her feels like an expression of his true identity, and of life itself.

Because writing to her feels like the only way for him to express his artistic thoughts and political views.

Because he does not care about his relationship with Helen, and writing to Marianne provides an escape.

Because they are each living in different countries and the distance is taxing their relationship.

3.

Why does Marianne say she would keep the baby if she were pregnant? (from Two Months Later (April 2012) - Four Months Later (January 2013))

Because she thinks it would upset other people's expectations.

Because she thinks having a child with Connell will secure their relationship.

Because she has always wanted to have a child with Connell.

Because she wants the chance to be a better mother than her mother is.

4.

Why does Marianne ask Connell to pick her up shortly after leaving his house? (from Four Months Later (July 2014) - Seven Months Later (February 2015))

Because she changed her mind about not wanting to sleep with him.

Because her brother Alan told her she was not allowed back in the house after being with Connell.

Because her mother shoves her down the stairs and she is frightened to remain in the house.

Because her brother Alan broke her nose and she is frightened to be in the house.

5.

Why does Marianne apologize to Connell in the car? (from Two Days Later (April 2011) - Three Months Later (February 2012))

Because she cheated on him with Gareth at a party the previous evening.

Because she told all of their friends that Connell is from a working class family.

Because she revealed to all of their friends that they are sleeping together.

Because she made sexual advances towards him at a party the previous evening.

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