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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. Who is Adam's lover?

2. What is Adam's profession?

3. Vera had a wretched _________________.

4. For how long has Rose's father been widowed?

5. Where do Jane, Helen and Margaret meet to catch up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the premise of "Green Park"?

6. What is the premise of "Brixton"?

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

8. What is the premise of "Victoria"?

9. What is the premise of "Stockwell"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in a story in LONDON TRANSPORTS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family disintegrate? How typical is this family to most Irish and English families living during the 1970s?

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the book. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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