Twenty-First Century Dating (Bill, Ruth, and Claire)
How did Bill and Ruth meet?
They met through a radio station competition called 'Two strangers and a wedding'.
What is the best description of Mike's attitude towards skydiving?
Mike can't live without skydiving.
In which city and country does the Las Fallas festival take place?
Valencia, Spain.
How did Tina and Will meet?
Will answered an advertisement Tina put in a local newspaper looking for someone to share the house she was renting
Who is in the photo Alison carries around?
Her identical twin sons, Ben and Tony.
What title did Bill win in the competition?
Most Eligible Bachelor'.
What did Mike think while he was free-falling after pushing himself out of the plane?
His mind went blank
What were the life-like statues originally made of?
Originally: wooden candelabra (candelabras) and bonfires
What was the only thing Tina and Will argued about when they lived together?
The housework (or vacuum cleaner).
Why does Bruce keep the photo of his wife on his desk?
Because it makes him smile every time he looks at it.
How many single women offered to marry Bill?
300
What happened to Mike during his 1040 jump?
He was struck by another skydiver and hit the ground at about 30 mph.
What is the name of the religious procession mentioned in the text?
The procession bringing flowers to decorate the statue of the Virgin Mary.
What job does Will have now?
He works in finance (a finance company) in London.
What is Chris's girlfriend's job?
She is an actor (or actress).
Where do Claire and Stan live, and what is their problem?
Claire lives in Scotland and Stan lives in Canada. The problem is the long distance (they've never met).
How did Mike find out about skydiving?
TV
What is the climax of the festival and when does it happen?
The cardboard statues are burnt (the cremà ) on March 19th, which is St. Joseph's Day and a public holiday.
What is Tina's job now?
She works as a production assistant for art exhibitions.
Who is Ananda, and where does she live?
Ananda is a child in India that Debra is sponsoring through Action Aid.
How did Claire and Stan get in touch?
They met on an online dating site.
What injuries did Mike suffer after the accident?
He broke two legs, his right foot, left elbow, right arm, his nose, and his jaw.
Why is it difficult for Valencians to sleep during the festival week?
Because the fireworks are going off and the streets are full of noisy people (especially due to the brass band marches in the morning).
Why does Will thinks that Tina is 'crazy'?
Will thinks Tina is crazy because money is very important to him, but she isn't earning much. (Or: Their lifestyles are different now, especially regarding money and work)
Why is the photo of Ananda precious to Debra?
It is the first photo Debra ever saw of her smiling, and it reminds her of why she is sponsoring her.