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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. According to her therapist, who is the person with whom Eleanor has been trying to connect?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Laura.
(c) Sammy.
(d) Herself.

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

3. What is the name of the kind grocery cashier with whom Eleanor often interacts?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. John.
(c) Mr. Dewan.
(d) Mr. Sammy.

4. What does Maria tell Eleanor she must do, after hearing the truth about the fire?
(a) Forgive her mother.
(b) Forgive Marianne.
(c) Seek more therapy.
(d) Forgive herself.

5. What word does Eleanor associate with her mother?
(a) Love.
(b) Monster.
(c) Devil.
(d) Demon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor reply when Raymond opens her door and says, “Jesus Christ!"

2. Who does Raymond bring to visit Eleanor?

3. What does Raymond bring Eleanor as a kind gesture?

4. What does Eleanor tell Raymond and his mother that she used to long for?

5. What does Eleanor admit she is terrible at doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Keith bring Eleanor and why does it mean so much to her?

2. Where does Eleanor go during the reception for Sammy's funeral and why does she go there?

3. What does Eleanor say to Maria in a moment of anger?

4. Why do the flowers on Eleanor’s work desk mean so much to her?

5. What does Eleanor say about social interaction, while she is shopping in the department store?

6. What does Raymond bring Eleanor as a “surprise” and how does Eleanor react?

7. What does Raymond ask Eleanor right before they part ways at the end of the novel, and what does this suggest about his feelings for Eleanor?

8. What kind gesture does Eleanor offer toward Raymond when they part ways after Eleanor learns the truth about her mother?

9. What is the signficance of Eleanor saying she is "fine" at the end of the novel?

10. What does Raymond do for Eleanor, after her alcohol binge, that is so kind?

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