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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What kind of shoes is Eleanor wearing when she meets Raymond’s mother?
2. What kind of bikini wax does Eleanor receive?
3. What does Eleanor tell Raymond is the reason she needs to rush to her appointment instead of talking with him?
4. How far away is the big supermarket Eleanor visits?
5. What subject did Eleanor find unfathomable in secondary school?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Eleanor say to the musician on twitter after seeing him at the grocery store?
2. How does Eleanor react when the nail technician discovers the remains of a sandwich hidden in Eleanor’s purse?
3. What information does Eleanor discover about Raymond that she finds confusing?
4. How does Eleanor refer to her mother and what does that suggest about their relationship?
5. What do Eleanor and Raymond argue about regarding time etiquette for arriving at a party?
6. What is Raymond’s response when hearing of Eleanor’s possible promotion at work?
7. How does Eleanor feel when she returns to her apartment after spending the afternoon with Raymond and his mother?
8. What does Eleanor ask the bartender regarding his appearance?
9. Why does Eleanor join Raymond for a drink at a bar?
10. Why does Eleanor re-read the book Jane Eye, particularly when she returns home from spying on the musician?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Eleanor is a survivor. Analyze how the author uses the character of Eleanor to develop the theme of survival.
Essay Topic 2
Every Wednesday Eleanor would talk with her dead mother. Analyze whether Eleanor knew her mother was dead or not for all those years. How does this information affect the reader’s ability to empathize with Eleanor?
Essay Topic 3
Eleanor and Raymond develop a close relationship. Analyze whether their relationship is more platonic or romantic.
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