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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. What is Mary's nationality?
(a) Irish.
(b) Italian.
(c) German.
(d) British.

2. What type of training did Jane, Helen and Margaret attend together?
(a) Chef.
(b) Nursing.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Tutoring.

3. How old was Vera when she had rheumatic fever?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

4. Mary's parents had rejected her boyfriend, _______________.
(a) Philip.
(b) Edward.
(c) Louis.
(d) Seth.

5. For how long has Rose's father been widowed?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 10 weeks.
(d) 3 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Olive's nationality?

2. What does Mona bring to her doctor?

3. Why does Shirley not invite Nan to her wedding?

4. Vera had a wretched _________________.

5. Sandy is a recent graduate of _________________ school.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this story differ from many of the other stories which address inter-generational conflict?

2. How does Adam behave immaturely during the trip to introduce Heather to his mother and sister?

3. Why does Nan especially enjoy having Shirley as a customer?

4. What is the premise of "Victoria"?

5. What is the premise of "Highbury & Islington"?

6. What is the premise of "Pimlico"?

7. Why has Jane requested a reunion with her friends, Helen and Margaret?

8. Explain the reason for the trouble between Mary and her parents and what her life is like without them.

9. How does Pat thwart Stuart's plans for them to participate in an orgy?

10. What is the premise of "Stockwell"?

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