Courage of the Shipyard Girls
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As the two men manoeuvred him onto the bed Tommy tried to speak. Tommy… Tommy Watts! The words were as clear as day in his mind, but they seemed to lose their way before reaching his mouth. Instead he listened as the familiar broad Scottish accent of the driver explain that any identification he might have had was now probably lying on the bottom of the Atlantic.
‘We only knew to bring him here ’cos one of the lads heard him shouting in his sleep. Recognised the accent straight off.’
‘Well, at least he’s home,’ Dr Parker’s voice became distant as he moved on to the next patient.
If the doctor had turned around, he would have seen the beginnings of a smile on the face of the patient with no name.
He’d made it.
He was home.
WHICH SHIPYARD GIRL ARE YOU?
1. WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS BEST DESCRIBES YOU?
a) Pragmatic
b) Loyal
c) Kind
d) Resilient
2. WHICH WORD WOULD YOUR FRIENDS MOST LIKELY USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
a) Independent
b) Stubborn
c) Caring
d) Confident
3. WHICH PAIR OF SHOES ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO WEAR?
a) Comfortable heels
b) Work boots
c) Sensible flats
d) The latest fashion
4. YOUR PERFECT EVENING IS…
a) A night alone with your dashing beau
b) Tea with close friends
c) A quiet night at home with your family
d) Dinner at a high-end establishment
5. IF YOU WEREN’T WORKING AT J.L. THOMPSON’S, YOU WOULD BE…
a) An owner of an independent business
b) Doing nothing else – working at the shipyards is your dream
c) A stay at home mother
d) A lady of leisure
6. IF YOUR FRIEND IS GOING THROUGH A TOUGH TIME YOU WOULD…
a) Take it upon yourself to fix the problem
b) Rally the girls and find a solution together
c) Comfort and care for her
d) Tell her to pull herself together
7. COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE: FRIENDSHIP IS…
a) Very rare and something to cherish
b) What keeps you strong
c) All around you
d) Found in the most unlikely places
THE SHIPYARD GIRLS CHARACTER QUIZ ANSWERS
Mostly A’s – You are Rosie Miller (née Thornton)
You are determined, fiercely loyal and independent.
As the squad’s leader, it’s your job to keep everyone in line and you’re really rather good at it. You’re organised and your friends look to you for guidance and support. You’re the anchor of the group and despite having troubles of your own, you never let them get in the way of helping a friend in need. From tough beginnings, your hard work and perseverance will see you succeed in the end.
Mostly B’s – You are Polly Elliot
You are passionate about your heritage with strong morals and a stubborn edge.
No one will ever get in the way of your dreams. Your strength and determination will ensure that you always get what you want but you will never sacrifice your integrity to do so. You’re loyal to those you love, and your friends know they can rely on you to get them through the toughest of times. Just remember to put yourself first once in a while.
Mostly C’s – You are Gloria Turnbull
You are a kind, caring but no-nonsense woman.
As the eldest welder, you are the squad’s mother hen. Your friends look to you for comfort and you welcome them with open arms and a cuppa. You’re patient and calm, but you’re not afraid to put your foot down when people step out of line. If you’re ever on the wrong track, don’t fear; the path to true love never did run smooth and it will all be worth it in the end.
Mostly D’s – You are Helen Crawford
You are strong, resilient and never let anything get in your way.
A rare beauty, you are often misunderstood. People judge you by your affluent upbringing but beneath the surface there is a heart of gold. Although it takes people a little longer to break through your walls, once they do they have a friend for life. Your friends admire your strength and ability to overcome any misfortunes that come your way. You may get knocked down a few times, but your resilience will see you through.
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Copyright © Nancy Revell, 2019
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First published in Great Britain in 2019 by Arrow Books
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