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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eleanor say the elderly man looks like with his white hair and red sweater?
(a) Santa Claus.
(b) An angel.
(c) The spirit of Christmas.
(d) Father Christmas.

2. What does Eleanor’s mother ask her about, during their phone call following the manicure?
(a) Eleanor’s apartment.
(b) Eleanor’s new clothes.
(c) Eleanor’s job.
(d) Eleanor’s project.

3. What does Eleanor admire about the bartender?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His long hair.
(c) His tattoo.
(d) His blue eyes.

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

5. What is the name of Eleanor’s previous boyfriend?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Franky.
(d) Delcan.

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

7. What does Eleanor do while on the phone with her mother in the first conversation in the book?
(a) She stops listening.
(b) She starts yelling.
(c) She stops caring.
(d) She starts crying.

8. Who does Eleanor ask to join her for lunch as she processes the job offer for a promotion?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Keith.
(c) Laura.
(d) Raymond.

9. How does Eleanor think she looks in her new outfit for the concert?
(a) Incredibly beautiful.
(b) Exactly like everyone else.
(c) Like an outcast.
(d) Completely ridiculous.

10. What does Raymond bring Laura as a gift for hosting the party?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Wine.
(d) Flowers.

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

12. When Eleanor arrives back at her office, after having lunch with Raymond, what does she think the world is full of?
(a) Possibility.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Liars.
(d) Love.

13. What does Eleanor want to buy herself for her birthday?
(a) Wasp socks and freesia flowers.
(b) Wasp socks and a box of chocolate.
(c) Red roses and a hat.
(d) A scarf and red roses.

14. To what song does Eleanor join in dancing at the birthday party?
(a) Don’t Stop Believing.
(b) Thriller.
(c) YMCA.
(d) Tiny Dancer.

15. What was Eleanor not allowed to have in her house growing up?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A television.
(c) A pair of fancy shoes.
(d) A curling iron.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the poster, what time does the musician’s gig start?

2. Why is Eleanor unable to purchase her alcoholic beverage of choice?

3. What does Eleanor suggest is a good way to pass the time when one is alone?

4. At what fast-food restaurant does Eleanor eat before the concert?

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

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