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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. How can Rita best be described?

2. After the end of her engagement, Julia dates mostly _________________.

3. What is well known about Frankie's boss' wife?

4. To what city has Nadia moved?

5. In what city does May work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is May's situation in "Shepherd's Bush"?

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

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

4. What is the premise of "Holborn"?

5. What is the topic of "Shepherd's Bush" and what does the story signal for the following stories?

6. What is Sophie's personal and professional relationship with Peggy?

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

8. How does Pat's naivete show in her discussion and agreements with Joy and Marigold?

9. What is the premise of "Holland Park"?

10. What is revealed about Rita's husband?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Judgmentalism is an important theme in LONDON TRANSPORTS. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Nan in "Warren Street." What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Nan?

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