Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What themes does the failed theatrical production at the novel's opening establish?
What themes does the failed theatrical production at the novel's opening establish?
Performance, illusion & appearance vs reality
Where does Frank Wheeler work?
Where does Frank Wheeler work?
Knox Business Machines
In the Paris plan, who will work whilst the other discovers their true calling?
In the Paris plan, who will work whilst the other discovers their true calling?
April will work; Frank will discover himself
What secret does Shep Campbell harbour?
What secret does Shep Campbell harbour?
An infatuation with April Wheeler
What role does John Givings serve in the narrative?
What role does John Givings serve in the narrative?
Catalyst exposing lies & evasions
Who does Frank Wheeler have an affair with?
Who does Frank Wheeler have an affair with?
Maureen Grube, a young secretary
April's pregnancy becomes what narrative turning point?
April's pregnancy becomes what narrative turning point?
The crisis point forcing irreversible choices
How does April Wheeler die?
How does April Wheeler die?
Self-induced abortion causing fatal bleeding
What are the names of Frank and April's two children?
What are the names of Frank and April's two children?
Jennifer and Michael
What happens to the Wheeler children after April's death?
What happens to the Wheeler children after April's death?
Sent away to live with relatives