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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 is Lorraine's reaction when Connell tells her that he is taking Rachel to the Debs?
(a) She grounds him for two weeks.
(b) She calls Marianne.
(c) She insists that he pull over and she gets out.
(d) She punches his leg.

2. In August of 2011, Alan is calling around to find out what information?
(a) Who got into Trinity College.
(b) The location of a particular party.
(c) Who earned a perfect score on exams.
(d) Who asked Marianne to the Debs.

3. What adjective is used to describe Connell's feelings about sex?
(a) Raw.
(b) Stressful.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Pleasant.

4. In the summer of 2011, Marianne's routine includes taking what action when she awakens?
(a) Reading the news.
(b) Exercising.
(c) Making tea.
(d) Praying.

5. The hometown of Connell and Marianne is located in what part of Ireland?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) East.

Short Answer Questions

1. The morning after Marianne's long sleep, she takes what action?

2. What subject is taught by the teacher who flirts with Connell?

3. Connell believes that if anyone at school knew about his relationship with Marianne, they would view him as a what?

4. What emotion does Connell feel when Lorraine suggests that he is from a different class than Marianne is?

5. Connell's mother works in what type of position?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had Connell's sexual experiences been like prior to meeting Marianne?

2. What are the conditions under which Connell tells Marianne that he loves her?

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

4. Characterize Marianne's view of high school.

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

6. What event brings Lorraine and Connell to the hospital in April of 2011?

7. How is Connell's mother Lorraine employed?

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

9. What does Marianne say just before Connell kisses her for the first time?

10. When the reader joins Connell in the fall of his first year of college, to what changes has he had to adapt?

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