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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 is the man who will change her life?
(a) The musician.
(b) Raymond.
(c) Bob.
(d) Her father.

2. What is Eleanor not supposed to do in front of a stranger, according to her mother?
(a) Brag.
(b) Smile.
(c) Cry.
(d) Laugh.

3. What does Eleanor start to do when she receives Keith’s gift from Sammy?
(a) Refuses the gift.
(b) Screams.
(c) Cries.
(d) Says nothing.

4. Of what does Raymond say Eleanor is a creature of?
(a) Nature.
(b) Habit.
(c) Abuse.
(d) Work.

5. When Eleanor is lonely, for what does she physically ache?
(a) Human contact.
(b) A boyfriend.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Compassion.

6. How often does Eleanor talk with her mother?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Twice a day.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once a day.

7. Where is Eleanor when she wakes up after her horrible night at the concert venue?
(a) Under a table in her kitchen.
(b) Sleeping next to Polly.
(c) In her own bed.
(d) On the stairs to her apartment building.

8. How does Eleanor reply when Raymond opens her door and says, “Jesus Christ!"
(a) Eleanor Oliphant.
(b) Leave me alone.
(c) Thanks for coming.
(d) Go away.

9. Where does the family gather after Sammy’s funeral?
(a) Laura's house.
(b) The Hawthorne House Hotel.
(c) The church reception area.
(d) The central park.

10. Who pays Eleanor an unexpected visit?
(a) Maria.
(b) Keith.
(c) Bob.
(d) Laura.

11. What is the name of the venue that Eleanor and Raymond attend?
(a) The Cuttings.
(b) The Fillmore.
(c) The Dark Heart.
(d) The Majestic.

12. On what day of the week does Sammy’s funeral take place?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

13. What does Eleanor say about her cat needing to be taken care of?
(a) That it is a waste of time.
(b) That it is a privilege.
(c) That it is a burden.
(d) That it is a nuisance.

14. Where does Eleanor say was the one place she could relax during her childhood, before the fire?
(a) Outside.
(b) The library.
(c) Her bedroom.
(d) School.

15. What does Eleanor name her cat?
(a) Mother.
(b) Glen.
(c) Raymond.
(d) Sammy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor say she believes about all good girls?

2. With what illness does the GP diagnose Eleanor?

3. What does Eleanor feel like after Raymond hugs her?

4. With whom had Eleanor hoped the musician could help her cope (or manage)?

5. How does Eleanor feel as she walks into the office her first day, after having been gone for several months?

(see the answer keys)

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