Paris For One Quiz

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How is the opening setting, the London Underground, reflective of Nell’s psyche at the start of the novel? (from Chapters 1-3 (3-21))

Nell is very similar to the narrator of Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground.

Nell is insecure and in a relationship with the wrong person.

Nell is trying to travel secretly.

Nell died spiritually the week before when she lost a big account at her job.

How does writing bring Nell and Fabien closer to one another? (from Chapter 10-12 (104-122))

When they read one another's works they learn the truth about the past relationships.

When they read one another's works they understand the culture that the other came from.

When they read one another's works they build up the courage to ask difficult questions of each other.

When they read one another's works they experience one another's worlds.

Is the concierge an antagonistic character? Why or why not? (from Chapters 7-8 (49-69))

She is not antagonistic, as she helps Nell navigate the city and her relationship with Peter.

She is not antagonistic, as she befriends Nell and brings her to a cafe.

She si antagonistic, as she refuses to speak to Nell in anything but French.

She is antagonistic, as she purposely double-books Nell's room.

What is ironic about the reason behind Nell’s promotion? (from Epilogue: “Six Months Later” (133-151))

She is promoted because of her trip to Paris and ability to speak French, but she still does not know French.

She is promoted for her special presentations, but her presentations are downloaded from the Internet and are someone else's work.

She is promoted because she likes to travel when she plans to never travel again.

She is promoted because the company needs someone careful and conservative, whereas Nell has changed her attitude towards life.

Why might Moyes have positioned Fabien waiting on the Pont des Arts in the final scene? (from Epilogue: “Six Months Later” (133-151))

When Fabien jumps from the bridge into the Rose de Paris he is fully embracing a life of uncertainty and change.

The bridge is in the process of losing the locks that were weighing it down, just as Nell and Fabien are free of the weight of their prior relationships.

Both lovers have now rejected reality and are have decided to live romantic, artistic lifestyles.

The lovers have bridged their cultural gaps.