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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. Eve takes a secretarial job from whom?

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

3. Who is Mona's husband?

4. What topic does "Seven Sisters" explore?

5. What city would Rose's father love to visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of "Pimlico"?

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

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

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

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

6. What is the premise of "Seven Sisters"?

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

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

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

10. Why is Vera's married life just as dysfunctional as her childhood had been?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Sophie in "Marble Arch." What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Sophie?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment. Cite an example to support your answers.

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