Normal People Quiz

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Why does Marianne feel closed off from Connell after reading his writing? (from Four Months Later (July 2014) - Seven Months Later (February 2015))

Because the story reveals he is love with Sadie Darcy-O'Shea.

Because the piece reveals Connell's plans to pursue an MFA in New York.

Because she feels Connell has another hidden imaginary life to which she does not have access.

Because she cannot understand the piece and feels Connell has a much higher intelligence than she does.

Why does Connell drive Marianne home after their night at the bar? (from January 2011 - Six Weeks Later (April 2011))

Because she is upset after Rob shows Connell naked pictures of her on his phone.

Because she is shaken after a man grabs her breast and hurts her.

Because she is furious that Eric made a comment about her dress.

Because she is hurt after Rachel accuses her of liking Connell.

What is the significance of Marianne abruptly leaving Lukas' apartment? (from Six Months Later (July 2013) - Three Months Later (March 2014))

It shows her unwillingness to tolerate abuse disguised as love any longer.

It shows that she is finally going to abandon her life in Sweden and return to Dublin.

It shows her unwillingness to be photographed by a disrespected artist.

It shows that she is finally going to restore her relationship with Connell.

Why is Marianne unsettled when she sees Connell and Lorraine in the Carricklea supermarket? (from Two Months Later (April 2012) - Four Months Later (January 2013))

Because she has not seen Connell since he told her he wanted to start seeing other people, and because she was never his girlfriend she is now not even his ex-girlfriend.

Because she knows Connell is seeing someone in Carricklea but will not tell her about it.

Because she has not seen Connell since he moved back home and began dating a woman just two weeks later.

Because she knows Connell only moved home to put distance between them.

Why does Marianne ask Connell to pick her up shortly after leaving his house? (from Four Months Later (July 2014) - Seven Months Later (February 2015))

Because she changed her mind about not wanting to sleep with him.

Because her brother Alan told her she was not allowed back in the house after being with Connell.

Because her mother shoves her down the stairs and she is frightened to remain in the house.

Because her brother Alan broke her nose and she is frightened to be in the house.