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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Eleanor, interrupting her quiet reading time after she got a manicure?
(a) Marianne.
(b) Raymond.
(c) Laura.
(d) Her mother.

2. How old is Eleanor Oliphant?
(a) 35.
(b) 25.
(c) 27.
(d) 30.

3. What does Eleanor think, in general, about hair salons?
(a) They are expensive.
(b) They are lovely.
(c) They are noisy.
(d) They are smelly.

4. What does the nail technician find in Eleanor’s purse?
(a) An egg salad sandwich.
(b) A hard-boiled egg.
(c) A string cheese.
(d) A tuna fish sandwich.

5. What two items does Eleanor purchase for her new outfit for the concert?
(a) Skinny jeans and a tank top.
(b) Leggings and a leather jacket.
(c) Skinny jeans and a silk blouse.
(d) A mini skirt and a tank top.

6. What does Raymond say about Laura when Eleanor asks if Laura is his girlfriend?
(a) That she has a lovely home.
(b) That she is not his type.
(c) That she is stuck up.
(d) That she is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.

7. What does Eleanor’s mother say about her scars?
(a) That they are beautiful.
(b) That they are ugly.
(c) That they do not exist.
(d) That they are from the past.

8. What big purchase does Eleanor make to conduct extensive research on the object of her affection?
(a) A phone.
(b) A car.
(c) Binoculars.
(d) A computer.

9. What does Eleanor drink while having her hair done?
(a) A hot tea.
(b) A glass of wine.
(c) A glass of vodka.
(d) A cappuccino.

10. What was the only gift that Eleanor remembers receiving?
(a) A dozen roses.
(b) A stuffed teddy bear.
(c) A sterling silver bracelet.
(d) A box of chocolates.

11. What does Eleanor call the Reed foster family, after reading the social worker’s report?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Family.
(c) Narcissists.
(d) Liars.

12. What kind of tea does Eleanor make properly while she is at work?
(a) Darjeeling tea.
(b) Earl Grey tea.
(c) Rooibos tea.
(d) Ginger tea.

13. What is the name of the salon Eleanor visits?
(a) Nails Galore.
(b) Nails Heaven.
(c) Nails and More.
(d) Nails Etcetera.

14. According to the poster, what time does the musician’s gig start?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 10 p.m.
(c) 8 p.m.
(d) 9:30 p.m.

15. What does Eleanor overhear her coworkers calling her at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Quirky.
(b) Serious.
(c) Mental.
(d) Strange.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor try to convince Raymond to purchase for riding the bus?

2. What does Eleanor try to un successfully purchase at the grocery store?

3. What sort of shoes is Eleanor wearing to the concert?

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

5. What does Eleanor think about Raymond’s family and his mother’s home?

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