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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 two items does Eleanor purchase for her new outfit for the concert?

2. What does Eleanor hear her co-workers planning in Chapter 11?

3. According to Eleanor, what would “hell” entail?

4. What kind of bikini wax does Eleanor receive?

5. What does Eleanor drink while having her hair done?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking piece of information does Eleanor tell the doctor in her appointment?

2. What does Eleanor reveal to Raymond when they are talking about family birthday parties?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Eleanor say she drinks the vodka more on certain nights?

8. Why does Eleanor lie to Raymond about needing to go to the doctor's office?

9. What does Eleanor ask the bartender regarding his appearance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is told entirely from Eleanor’s perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Eleanor’s point of view. How does viewing the events from Eleanor’s point of view affect the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining Eleanor’s attitude toward people and relationships. Include how and why her attitude changes throughout the narrative.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how Eleanor’s self confidence shifts throughout the novel. Explore what of her distorted beliefs and perspectives shift and the impact of that transformation.

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