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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. How many items does Margaret take from each store?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

2. How does Frankie anger the narrator's husband?
(a) She chews with her mouth full.
(b) She laughs at his baby picture.
(c) She gossips about everybody.
(d) She never repays borrowed money.

3. In what city is "Holland Park" set?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Paris.
(d) Lisbon.

4. Malcolm and Melissa can best be described as ___________________.
(a) Philanthropists.
(b) Soul mates.
(c) Jet-setters.
(d) Thieves.

5. What does Pat have delivered from her aunt's home to her new flat?
(a) Plants.
(b) Furniture.
(c) Record albums.
(d) Clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only information that Rita gives to her co-workers?

2. During conversation, the narrator portrays herself as _______________________.

3. Where does Frankie get a job?

4. For what reason does Peggy spend three weeks in jail?

5. How old is Lisa?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed about Rita's husband?

2. What shocking information does Sophie learn from some customers?

3. What does Marigold tell Pat about their previous roommate, Nadia?

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

5. What does Lisa learn from the street vendor?

6. Does Harry ever catch on to Margaret's shoplifting habits?

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

8. What two options does Margaret lay out for Harry when learning that he has impregnated a factory co-worker.

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

10. How is the narrator mistakenly identified as a lesbian?

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