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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Oxford Circus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marigold has forced Joy to study to become ___________________.
(a) A nurse.
(b) An actress.
(c) A solicitor.
(d) An engineer.

2. What intrigues the narrator by the end of the story?
(a) Thinking about whether she will ever get married.
(b) Thinking about whether she could open a catering business.
(c) Thinking about whether she would like living in New York.
(d) Thinking about whether she and Alice could be a couple.

3. Sophie learns that Eddie has been seeing _______________ on the side.
(a) Peggy.
(b) Jill.
(c) Angie.
(d) Maggie.

4. What does Pat need to find?
(a) A reception venue.
(b) A new bank.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A flat.

5. What does the woman in #7 urge May to do?
(a) Break up with Andy.
(b) Tell Andy about the abortion.
(c) Propose to Andy.
(d) Find another job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the narrator uneasy at Rita's home?

2. What is the name of the white man whom Rita is seeing?

3. To what city has Nadia moved?

4. Pat visits a flat occupied by Joy and _______________.

5. What does Margaret tell her husband will happen if he leaves her?

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