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Weekend Fay Weldon
Weekend Fay Weldon
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1
What domestic chore does Katie refuse to help with?
Washing dishes
Taking care of the children
Cooking
Gardening
2
What does Martha fear about her own appearance compared to Katie's?
Her hips and older age make her feel unattractive
Her hair is too short
Her eyes are too small
Her legs are too thin
3
Why does Martha cry after Jenny starts her first period?
She feels guilty for missing the moment
She is reminded of her own adolescence
She regrets not having more children
She feels overwhelmed by the milestone
4
How does Martha respond to Martin's criticism of the children's snack?
She immediately changes the snack
She argues back
She ignores him
She defends her choice
5
How does Martha feel about Katie during their visit?
She enjoys Katie's humorous nature
She views Katie as a mother figure
She finds Katie to be helpful and considerate
She feels Katie is disrespectful and self-centered
6
How does Martin view Martha's organization and planning?
Efficient and indispensable
Overly meticulous but beneficial
Annoying and unnecessary
Unproductive
7
What is one of Martin's criticisms of Martha's car?
It is too old and wide
It uses too much fuel
It has no air conditioning
It has a bad sound system
8
What type of dish is Martha preparing for Sunday lunch?
Spaghetti Bolognese
Grilled fish with salad
Chicken curry and rice
Roast beef with potatoes and peas
9
What type of car does Martin drive?
A luxury sedan
A classic vintage car
A small sports car
An old estate car
10
When Colin and Katie have noisy sex, Martha is bothered because she...
...feels prudish.
doesn't want the children to hear them.
...envies them.
...doesn't want to talk about it with Martin.
11
What does Martha do after Colin and Katie argue about the photo of Janet?
She advises Katie to talk to Colin calmly
She sweeps up the ashes of the burned photo
She ignores the argument completely
She tries to mediate the situation
12
What does Martin usually do after Martha finishes preparing everything for the trip?
Pack the car
Turn off the TV and lock the house
Prepare the children
Wash the dishes
13
Why did Colin leave Janet for Katie?
Janet was unfaithful
Katie was his childhood sweetheart
Katie was wealthier than Janet
Janet was boring and had let herself go
14
What does Martin believe about Martha's working outside of the home?
It is the best thing for the children
It helps the family financially
It allows Martha to be independent
It is Martha's moral responsibility
15
How does Martin feel about guests helping with meal preparation?
He prefers they stay out of the kitchen
He expects everyone to contribute equally
He welcomes their assistance
He believes guests should take over completely
16
Why does Martha not wear scent as Martin wishes?
She prefers natural smells
She is allergic to fragrances
She finds them too strong
She never seems to have the time
17
When the others go for a walk on Sunday morning, they...
...leave a cold breakfast for Martha.
...expect Martha to follow them.
...promise to be back by ten.
...leave Martha with all the cleaning up to do.
18
Why was Martha's driving license suspended?
She was caught speeding
She was caught driving without insurance
She was involved in a hit and run
She was caught driving while intoxicated
19
What does Martha do with the towels when returning from the weekend?
Hands them to a laundry service
Reuses them without washing
Leaves them at the cottage
Takes them back to London to wash
20
What activity does Martin take up on weekday evenings?
Swimming lessons
Cooking classes
Gardening workshops
Car-maintenance evening class
21
When having sex with Martin, Matha...
feels under pressure.
is indifferent.
is passionate.
rather enjoys it.
