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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. Pat breaks down on the way to __________________.

2. Who is the school teacher who befriends Vera?

3. Who is Nan's lover?

4. What is Eve's job?

5. How old is Mary when she decides to return home from being estranged from her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Eve's philosophies for helping women get ahead and when does she know to move on to the next opportunity?

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

3. What is Eve's focus with the work she does for individual women?

4. What is the premise of "Victoria"?

5. Describe Vera's childhood and how she prepares to leave her situation.

6. How does Shirley prove to be the most sensitive person in the story?

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

8. Why does Rose want to take her father to Paris?

9. How is Olive's true character in contrast to the gracious person she pretends to be?

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

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

What is the overall setting for the stories? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Binchy choose to use these places in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Several of the stories in LONDON TRANSPORTS are classic stories of betrayal. What does that classification entail? Why do some selected stories fit into this category? Explain.

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