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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does May work?

2. What is May's job?

3. With whom does May room at the clinic?

4. The unnamed narrator asks if she may bring _______________ to the event in #16.

5. For which of the following does Peggy NOT rely on Sophie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lisa learn from the street vendor?

2. What is the premise of "Bond Street"?

3. What is the narrator's concern after being identified as a lesbian at the party?

4. What facts does Pat eventually learn about Marigold's manipulations and feigned illness?

5. Why is the narrator uncomfortable in Rita's home?

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

7. What is the irony of the narrator's attempt to convince Frankie's boss's wife that Frankie is a good employee?

8. Why is Rita shocked by Ken's wife and what lesson does she learn from the dinner with the couples?

9. What is the premise of "Marble Arch"?

10. What is the premise of "Holborn"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in her stories. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two of your favorite characters from LONDON TRANSPORTS. What drives both of them? How are their personalities similar? On what points do they differ? Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Choose a story from LONDON TRANSPORTS and project into the future ten years after the end of the story and write a brief synopsis for the main character's life. How will the character have changed? How does the character stay the same? What life lessons has the character learned? Explain.

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