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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drink does Eleanor order at the bar after the funeral?
(a) White wine.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Tequilla.
(d) Red wine.

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

3. How often do Raymond and Eleanor meet for lunch?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Twice a week.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Every day.

4. Of what does the raised platform on which Sammy is laid at his funeral remind Eleanor?
(a) The supermarket checkout at Tesco.
(b) An escalator.
(c) An airport conveyor belt.
(d) A railroad track.

5. How did Eleanor’s mother sound on the phone after hearing about Eleanor’s therapy?
(a) Scared.
(b) Happy.
(c) Curious.
(d) Delighted.

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

7. What does Eleanor think might be some mammalian thing?
(a) Dying.
(b) Talking about feelings.
(c) Eating cheese scones.
(d) A need for human contact.

8. What movie does Eleanor’s mother say the residents elected to watch for movie night?
(a) Pretty Woman.
(b) Sex and the City 2.
(c) Shawshank Redemption.
(d) Titanic.

9. What does Eleanor say she believes about all good girls?
(a) That they love their mothers.
(b) That they wear dresses.
(c) That they are kind.
(d) That they are sweet.

10. What does Eleanor finally reveal to Maria?
(a) That she started the fire.
(b) That her mother started the fire.
(c) That she never had a mother.
(d) That she killed Marianne.

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

12. What does the HR department in Eleanor’s office require a person to do after having been gone from work for more than a few days?
(a) Have a party.
(b) Write a letter.
(c) Take a test.
(d) Have an interview.

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. How does Eleanor describe the wine that she and Raymond drink in the apartment after the funeral?
(a) Rich.
(b) Bold.
(c) Velvety.
(d) Fruity.

15. What does Eleanor’s new job role require?
(a) More time with her boss Bob.
(b) More time alone.
(c) More time working on the computer.
(d) More time networking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor observe during lunch that both bothers and brings her joy?

2. What does Eleanor say about her mother?

3. What does Eleanor say to Raymond at the coffee shop?

4. How long had Eleanor been out on her medical leave?

5. Where in the hotel does Eleanor go when she feels uncomfortable after the funeral?

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