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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. Where is Eleanor’s mother currently living?

3. What does Eleanor call the makeup artist she sees in the store?

4. What is the name of Raymond’s sister?

5. What does Raymond ask Eleanor if she has as part of her life plans?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Eleanor say to the musician on twitter after seeing him at the grocery store?

8. What does Eleanor’s mother say to her on the phone after Eleanor's manicure, and how does Eleanor react?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you analyze whether Eleanor is a reliable narrator or not. Include evidence from the text to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 2

Eleanor and Raymond develop a close relationship. Analyze whether their relationship is more platonic or romantic.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring how Eleanor’s relationship with her mother changes throughout the novel.

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