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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject is taught by the teacher who flirts with Connell?
(a) Humanities.
(b) Biology.
(c) Economics.
(d) Sociology.

2. The morning after Marianne's long sleep, she takes what action?
(a) She quits school.
(b) She punches Connell.
(c) She quits her job.
(d) She moves away.

3. Who is the most popular girl at school?
(a) Karen.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Marianne.
(d) Molly.

4. In what location does Connell end up attending college?
(a) Galway.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Dublin.

5. Connell will remain connected to his current social group if he chooses a college in what location?
(a) Trinity.
(b) Galway.
(c) Carricklea.
(d) Barcelona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marianne tells Connell that she would never take what action?

2. Connell's grandmother is the same age as whom?

3. How old is Connell's grandmother whom he visits in the hospital?

4. In what month does Connell tell Marianne that he is taking Rachel to the Debs?

5. Connell's friends erupt with laughter when Eric suggests that who take Marianne to the Debs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the physical differences between Lorraine and Connell?

2. What event occurs just prior to Marianne's decision to quit high school?

3. How does Lorraine react to the news that Connell is taking Rachel to the Debs?

4. What plan had Connell had in place for when he encountered Marianne again and what is its result?

5. Characterize Marianne's view of high school.

6. What is one theme present within the epigraph of Normal People?

7. Describe Lorraine's appearance and manner.

8. What story is continually told about Marianne during her high school years?

9. Describe the relationship between Marianne and her brother Alan.

10. How does Alan react when Marianne refuses to speak to Connell on the phone?

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