Shopping Trip Adventure

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What street did Kathy, Ruth, Tommy, Chrissie, and Rodney come out on?

High Street

What did Chrissie want to shop for?

Birthday cards

What was the name of the store that Chrissie wanted to go to?

Woolworth's Shop

What did Woolworth's Shop display inside? Name at least 3 items.

Plastic toys, greeting cards, cosmetics Signup and view all the answers

What was Tommy doing inside of the store?

Looking at music cassettes under a pop group poster Signup and view all the answers

What were Ruth and Chrissie talking about in the store?

How they were going to get deferrals Signup and view all the answers

Why were Ruth and Chrissie so angry at Kathy?

Kathy overheard their conversation Signup and view all the answers

What were the kids doing after they left the store?

Looking for Ruth's possible Signup and view all the answers

Why did it take so long for the kids to find the office that Ruth's possible worked at?

Rodney kept getting lost Signup and view all the answers

Describe the office that 'Ruth's possible' worked at.

Big glass front, large open-plan room, desks arranged in 'L' patterns, potted palms, shining machines, swooping desk lamps Signup and view all the answers

What were people doing inside the office?

Moving between desks, leaning on partitions, chatting, enjoying coffee and sandwiches Signup and view all the answers

What did the kids end up finding?

Ruth's possible Signup and view all the answers

Describe Ruth's possible.

Around 50 years old, good figure, darker hair than Ruth, hair in a ponytail Signup and view all the answers

Why did the kids think that Ruth's possible was actually Ruth's possible?

Ruth laughed like her friend, and lived a similar life Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth's possible do when she saw that the kids were watching her?

She waved Signup and view all the answers

How does Ruth react to finding her possible?

She is almost detached and doesn't say anything Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth want to do after visiting her possible?

Visit her again Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Kathy want to sit on the wall?

The wall was damp and crumbling Signup and view all the answers

What did the kids pretend they were doing while they were waiting on the wall?

Killing time on a carefree trip Signup and view all the answers

Why did the kids not go to visit Ruth's possible at the office?

They saw her come out onto the street Signup and view all the answers

What did the kids do after seeing Ruth's possible?

They followed her Signup and view all the answers

Why did the kids have to walk in single file?

The street was too narrow Signup and view all the answers

Where did the kids follow Ruth's possible?

Portway Studios (Art Gallery) Signup and view all the answers

What is inside Portway Studios?

Pots, plates, clay animals, artsy stuff Signup and view all the answers

How is Portway Studios different from back then?

It used to be just white rooms with large paintings Signup and view all the answers

What is the same about Portway Studios?

It still has the same wooden sign Signup and view all the answers

Describe the gallery.

Walls and ceilings were peppermint, fishnets, and a rotted piece of boat Signup and view all the answers

Describe the paintings in the gallery.

Mostly oil paintings in deep blues and greens with sea themes Signup and view all the answers

What was Ruth's possible doing in the gallery?

Talking to a silver-haired lady Signup and view all the answers

What was Ruth's possible talking about with the silver-haired lady?

A guy they both knew and his cluelessness with his children Signup and view all the answers

What did the kids decide about Ruth's possible? Why?

She wasn't Ruth's possible anymore because they saw less resemblance Signup and view all the answers

What did the silver-haired lady think the kids were?

Art students Signup and view all the answers

What was the silver-haired lady talking to the kids about?

The artist who made the painting Tommy was looking at Signup and view all the answers

How did Ruth react to find out that her possible wasn't a possible?

She says nothing and shrugs Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ruth and Tommy show small resentment to Chrissie and Rodney?

They were relieved about Ruth's possible not being her possible Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ruth get angry at Tommy?

He said finding her possible was just a bit of fun Signup and view all the answers

What did Rodney suggest that they do next after visiting the gallery?

Visit Martin Signup and view all the answers

What does Ruth think that they are modeled after?

Trash, junkies, prostitutes, winos, tramps, convicts Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruth say about the old lady in the gallery?

She would have thrown them out if she knew they were clones Signup and view all the answers

What does Kathy do when Rodney suggests that they go to Martin's house?

She says she doesn't want to go Signup and view all the answers

How does Ruth react to Kathy's decision of not going to Martin's house?

She says to just let Kathy walk it off Signup and view all the answers

What does Rodney say to Kathy when she says that she doesn't want to go to Martin's house?

Be back by 4 or she is hitchhiking Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Kathy want to visit Martin?

They aren't supposed to meet carers and she doesn't know him Signup and view all the answers

What did Tommy do at the end of the chapter to get Ruth angry at him again?

He says he wants to stay with Kathy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Shopping Trip

Kathy, Ruth, Tommy, Chrissie, and Rodney exited High Street with a negative mood, crossing at a pelican crossing.
Chrissie intended to shop for birthday cards at Woolworth's.
Woolworth's was favorable due to its cheap greeting cards and the option for personalization.

Woolworth's Shop Details

Inside Woolworth's, there was a variety of items including plastic toys, greeting cards, cosmetics, and a photobooth.
Tommy was seen looking at music cassettes under a pop group poster.
Ruth and Chrissie discussed their plans to obtain deferrals, which upset Kathy when she overheard.

Journey to Ruth's Possible

After leaving the store, the group continued their search for Ruth's possible.
They struggled to locate the office due to Rodney leading them astray.
The office had a large glass front, an open-plan layout with desks arranged in "L" patterns, and decorative elements like potted palms.

Ruth's Possible Encounter

Inside the office, people were engaged in various activities, including socializing and enjoying snacks.
Upon finding Ruth's possible, the kids noted she was approximately 50 years old with a good figure and darker hair tied in a ponytail.
The kids' likeness between Ruth’s laugh and her possible's mannerisms led them to believe she was truly her possible.

Post-Office Activities

Ruth's possible acknowledged the kids with a wave, but Ruth appeared emotionally detached by this encounter.
Ruth expressed a desire to visit her possible again, suggesting they wait nearby to gather their thoughts.

Waiting on the Wall

Kathy hesitated to sit on a damp wall, fearing trouble.
While waiting, the kids pretended to be carefree, engaging in playful antics, although Ruth remained silent.

Following the Possible

The children decided to follow Ruth's possible to Portway Studios, an art gallery that had transformed from its original purpose.
Portway Studios now featured pottery and crafts, differing from its previous role housing large paintings.

Gallery Observations

The gallery's decor included peppermint-colored walls and a rotted piece of a boat, while the paintings predominantly featured oceanic themes in deep blues and greens.
Ruth's possible was observed speaking to a silver-haired lady about a mutual acquaintance who struggled with parenting.

Changing Perceptions

The kids gradually reevaluated Ruth’s possible, determining she no longer resembled Ruth the more they watched her.
The silver-haired lady mistook the children for art students and engaged them in conversation about the art, momentarily breaking their focus.

Emotional Reactions

Ruth remained silent upon realizing her possible wasn’t what she had hoped.
Both Ruth and Tommy felt resentment towards Chrissie and Rodney, relieved about the disillusionment.
An argument arose when Ruth confronted Tommy for trivializing their encounter with her possible, expressing her frustration and emotional investment.

Next Steps

Following the gallery visit, Rodney suggested they go to see Martin.
Ruth voiced her disdain towards individuals modeled after societal outcasts, indicating her views on how they were perceived.
Tension escalated when Kathy declined to visit Martin, asserting they shouldn't meet carers, which drew indifference from Ruth.

Final Moments

Tommy’s desire to stay with Kathy sparked further irritation in Ruth, signaling the ongoing interpersonal conflict among the group.

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Explore the dynamics of a shopping trip with Kathy, Ruth, Tommy, Chrissie, and Rodney as they navigate through Woolworth's and search for Ruth's office. Discover the interactions and challenges they face along the way. This quiz will test your understanding of the narrative and character relationships.