Normal People Quiz

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Why does Connell apologize to Marianne after the night they play pool with friends? (from Two Days Later (April 2011) - Three Months Later (February 2012))

For refusing to kiss her at the party.

For asking Rachel to Debs instead of her.

For the things he said to her in high school, and for making her keep their relationship secret.

For the unkind things he said about Gareth at the bar, and for not listening to her about studying English.

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 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.

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

Why is Connell disinterested in Peggy's offer to have a threesome with him and Marianne? (from Two Months Later (April 2012) - Four Months Later (January 2013))

Because he is afraid if his privacy with Marianne were invaded it would destroy a part of his selfhood.

Because he is controlling and possessive of Marianne and does not want to share her with anyone.

Because he is afraid it will make Marianne want to be with other people.

Because he is afraid Peggy will be better than Marianne in bed.

What significant event marks the start of Connell's severe depression? (from Six Months Later (July 2013) - Three Months Later (March 2014))

His recent breakup with Helen, and his frustration for not being able to stay in a relationship.

The suicide of his mother Lorraine, and his guilt for not having moved home sooner.

His most recent breakup with Marianne, and his inability to repair their relationship.

The suicide of his high school friend Rob, and his guilt for not having preserved their friendship.

What does Lorraine suggest about Marianne's family that discomfits Connell? (from Two Days Later (April 2011) - Three Months Later (February 2012))

She suggests that Marianne lied to Connell about her family's abusive behavior.

She suggests that Marianne's brother is abusive towards Marianne.

She suggests that Marianne is depressed because of her father's death.

She suggests that Marianne's well-to-do family will consider Connell beneath Marianne's station.