Normal People Quiz

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Why does Connell admire Marianne's independence? (from January 2011 - Six Weeks Later (April 2011))

Because his friends tease him for depending on them, and he wishes he could be more like her.

Because it makes her seem like nothing means anything to her, and like she does not care what others think of her.

Because he has had many clingy girlfriends before, and Marianne is not one of them.

Because he is jealous she is not as dependent on her mother as he is.

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

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

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

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

Why does Connell wish he knew how other people conducted their private lives? (from Two Days Later (April 2011) - Three Months Later (February 2012))

Because he feels guilty for not telling Marianne he loved her after she told him about her family.

Because he has never dated anyone before and does not know if he is romantic enough with Marianne.

Because he is self conscious in bed and does not know if he is doing it right with Marianne.

Because he does not know if telling Marianne he loved her was an appropriate response to her vulnerability.

Why is Connell's email exchange with Marianne so important to him? (from Six Months Later (July 2013) - Three Months Later (March 2014))

Because they are each living in different countries and the distance is taxing their relationship.

Because writing to her feels like the only way for him to express his artistic thoughts and political views.

Because writing to her feels like an expression of his true identity, and of life itself.

Because he does not care about his relationship with Helen, and writing to Marianne provides an escape.

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

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

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

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

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