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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 does Eleanor suggest is a good way to pass the time when one is alone?

2. What does Eleanor think is a kind of strange mating ritual?

3. What does Eleanor try to un successfully purchase at the grocery store?

4. What is the name of the salon Eleanor visits?

5. What color is Eleanor’s hair originally?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eleanor’s mother say to her on the phone after Eleanor's manicure, and how does Eleanor react?

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

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

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

5. What shocking piece of information does Eleanor tell the doctor in her appointment?

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. How does Eleanor react when she overhears her co-workers calling her “weird” and making fun of her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of emotional healing from mental illness?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing how Eleanor’s self confidence shifts throughout the novel. Explore what of her distorted beliefs and perspectives shift and the impact of that transformation.

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor is a survivor. Analyze how the author uses the character of Eleanor to develop the theme of survival.

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