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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eleanor do while on the phone with her mother in the first conversation in the book?
(a) She stops listening.
(b) She starts crying.
(c) She starts yelling.
(d) She stops caring.

2. What does Eleanor normally drink on a Sunday night?
(a) Red wine.
(b) Tequila.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Vodka.

3. How far away is the big supermarket Eleanor visits?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

4. Where does Eleanor go with Raymond that she had not been in several years?
(a) A movie theater.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A library.
(d) A public house.

5. What is the name of Eleanor’s boss at work?
(a) Chad.
(b) Raymond.
(c) Sam.
(d) Bob.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the newspaper does Eleanor enjoy while she is eating lunch?

2. Why is Eleanor unable to purchase her alcoholic beverage of choice?

3. What is the name of one of Eleanor’s favorite novels, which she has read many times?

4. At what store does Eleanor run into the musician after being unable to attend his concert?

5. What kind of shoes is Eleanor wearing when she meets Raymond’s mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eleanor react to the social worker’s questions about her mother and “the incident” and what conclusions can the reader draw from this conversation?

2. Why does Eleanor join Raymond for a drink at a bar?

3. How does Eleanor feel when she returns to her apartment after spending the afternoon with Raymond and his mother?

4. How does Eleanor react to the experience of having her hair done by Laura?

5. How does Eleanor react to the inquiries posed by Raymond’s mother?

6. How does Eleanor react when the nail technician discovers the remains of a sandwich hidden in Eleanor’s purse?

7. How does Eleanor refer to her mother and what does that suggest about their relationship?

8. What passion does Eleanor discover at the birthday party?

9. What is Eleanor's experience with eating fast food?

10. What is Raymond’s response when hearing of Eleanor’s possible promotion at work?

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