Normal People Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

What does Marianne say that abruptly stops her intercourse with Connell? (from Four Months Later (July 2014) - Seven Months Later (February 2015))

She asks Connell to tell her she belongs to him, and tells him to hurt her.

She tells Connell she does not know why they keep doing this.

She tells Connell she is still in love with Jamie and cannot actually be with him.

She tells Connell to tell her she is beautiful, and asks him to call her his angel.

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

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

Why does Connell feel nothing good has come of his relationship with Marianne? (from Four Months Later (July 2014) - Seven Months Later (February 2015))

Because he knows she will never love her as much as he does.

Because he feels he keeps hurting Marianne and he cannot help it.

Because he feels he cannot help Marianne no matter what he does.

Because he feels they ruined their chances of happiness by keeping their relationship secret.

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

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

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

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

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