Compréhension 

1. Nancy Masters, Phily Bingham and Victoria are the three main female characters. Alex, Algy, Connor, Hayden and Rufus are male characters. Each of them is related to one of the three women. Say in what way.

2. How did Alex, Connor and Rufus get to know each other ?

3. Where is the scene set (country, city) ? In whose house ?

4. How long has Nancy been living there and where did she use to live ?

5. What does her home reveal about her standard of living ? Explain in your own words. (20 words)

6. 

a. What do we learn about Nancy's husband's working hours ?

b. ligne 29 "I mean the cab comes at six in the morning."
Why does Nancy feel the need to insist on "morning" ?

7. How does Nancy make sure such working hours have no consequence on her husband's health ? (30 words)

8. ligne 34 "Wow, thought Victoria, life was a bundle of fun for Hayden Master".
Explain in your own words what Victoria really thinks of Hayden's life. (30 words)

9. Has Nancy adopted the culture and way of life of the country she is now living in ?
Answer in your own words (25 words), then quote at least four elements to support your answer.

10. 

a. From line 50 to the end Ute and Consuela are discussed. Say who they are.

b. Contrast Nancy's and Victoria's respective attitudes towards them. (40 words)

11. Who is Phily more likely to feel closer to, Nancy or Victoria ? Quote the text to support your answer.

12. To describe the relationships between Victoria, Philly and Nancy the four following titles are all possible. Choose the one you prefer and argue your case. (40 words)

An Attempt at Conversation
"Desperate Housewives"
The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
"Pride and Prejudice"