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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose voice does Eleanor hear hissing in her head when she tries to sleep the night after the concert attempt?
(a) Sammy's.
(b) Marianne's.
(c) Raymond's.
(d) Her mother's.

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

3. What is the name of Eleanor’s boss at work?
(a) Bob.
(b) Raymond.
(c) Sam.
(d) Chad.

4. What gift does Eleanor bring to Keith’s birthday party?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Wine.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Vodka.

5. How did Raymond’s father die?
(a) A car accident.
(b) A stroke.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bikini wax does Eleanor receive?

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

3. What does Eleanor tell Raymond is the reason she needs to rush to her appointment instead of talking with him?

4. Who does Eleanor see dancing with Raymond at the birthday party?

5. What was Eleanor not allowed to have in her house growing up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Eleanor discover about Raymond that she finds confusing?

2. Why does Eleanor leave the birthday party without Raymond?

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

4. Why does Eleanor say she drinks the vodka more on certain nights?

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

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

7. What do Eleanor and Raymond argue about regarding time etiquette for arriving at a party?

8. How does Eleanor react to the social worker’s questions about her mother and “the incident” and what conclusions can the reader draw from this conversation?

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

10. How does Eleanor react to the experience of having her hair done by Laura?

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