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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Eleanor bring to Keith’s birthday party?

2. What does Raymond say about Laura when Eleanor asks if Laura is his girlfriend?

3. What color is Eleanor’s “special occasion” outfit?

4. What is the name of Eleanor’s boss at work?

5. What does Eleanor overhear her coworkers calling her at the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Eleanor join Raymond for a drink at a bar?

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

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

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

6. What does Eleanor reveal to Raymond when they are talking about family birthday parties?

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

8. What does Eleanor ask the bartender regarding his appearance?

9. Why does Eleanor re-read the book Jane Eye, particularly when she returns home from spying on the musician?

10. How does Eleanor refer to her mother and what does that suggest about their relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor and Raymond develop a close relationship. Analyze whether their relationship is more platonic or romantic.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay defining support from Eleanor’s perspective. What does it mean to be supportive and who are the people in Eleanor’s life who have taught her this lesson?

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor is convinced that she will be fixed once she get’s the musician to fall in love with her. What course of events shatter her disillusionment? How is her failed crush the catalyst for her healing?

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