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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. Of what does Eleanor’s mother accuse her of?
2. Who visits Eleanor at her apartment for a regular visit in Chapter 6?
3. What is the name of Raymond’s sister?
4. Who calls Eleanor, interrupting her quiet reading time after she got a manicure?
5. What does Eleanor do when Sammy is unconscious?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Eleanor reveal to Raymond when they are talking about family birthday parties?
2. Why does Eleanor join Raymond for a drink at a bar?
3. What do Eleanor and Raymond argue about regarding time etiquette for arriving at a party?
4. What passion does Eleanor discover at the birthday party?
5. How does Eleanor react to the inquiries posed by Raymond’s mother?
6. How does Eleanor react when she overhears her co-workers calling her “weird” and making fun of her?
7. What information does Eleanor discover about Raymond that she finds confusing?
8. What shocking piece of information does Eleanor tell the doctor in her appointment?
9. What is Eleanor's experience with eating fast food?
10. Why does Eleanor say she drinks the vodka more on certain nights?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of emotional healing from mental illness?
Essay Topic 2
Eleanor goes through various stages of grief while processing her childhood trauma. Analyze the healthy and unhealthy ways Eleanor has coped with sadness and anger throughout the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay analyzing Eleanor’s relationship with her cat Glen. What important lessons and skills does she learn from Glen? What impact does Glen have on her life?
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