Normal People Quiz

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Why does Connell drive Marianne home after their night at the bar? (from January 2011 - Six Weeks Later (April 2011))

Because she is hurt after Rachel accuses her of liking Connell.

Because she is upset after Rob shows Connell naked pictures of her on his phone.

Because she is shaken after a man grabs her breast and hurts her.

Because she is furious that Eric made a comment about her dress.

Why does Marianne suggest Connell study English at Trinity? (from January 2011 - Six Weeks Later (April 2011))

Because she knows he loves to read, and she wants him to move away from her.

Because she is staying in Carricklea, and wants him to move away.

Because she knows he loves to read, and she wants them to be together in Dublin.

Because she thinks he will be wasting his life as a lawyer.

How does Marianne make peace with the idea of Connell moving to New York? (from Four Months Later (July 2014) - Seven Months Later (February 2015))

By telling herself the pain of loneliness is nothing compared to her former pain of unworthiness.

By reminding herself that Connell has always loved his writing more than her.

By telling herself she will move to New York with him the following year.

By telling herself that she will easily be able to meet someone new.

Why does Connell feel relieved talking to Marianne in the kitchen at the party? (from Two Days Later (April 2011) - Three Months Later (February 2012))

Because she tells him she has been trying to contact him ever since starting school at Trinity.

Because he feels like he knows how to act around her, and he is reminded of their former intimacy.

Because he is happy to be away from Gareth, Peggy, and Joanna, with whom he does not get along.

Because she confesses that she is still in love with him.

Why does Connell feel nothing good has come of his relationship with Marianne? (from Four Months Later (July 2014) - Seven Months Later (February 2015))

Because he feels he keeps hurting Marianne and he cannot help it.

Because he feels he cannot help Marianne no matter what he does.

Because he knows she will never love her as much as he does.

Because he feels they ruined their chances of happiness by keeping their relationship secret.