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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 color is Eleanor’s “special occasion” outfit?

2. What is the topic of the book Eleanor chooses to read when she settles in at home, after visiting Sammy in the hospital?

3. What is the name of Eleanor’s previous boyfriend?

4. When Eleanor arrives back at her office, after having lunch with Raymond, what does she think the world is full of?

5. Of what does Eleanor’s mother accuse her of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

7. How does Eleanor react to the inquiries posed by Raymond’s mother?

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

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

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

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 2

Describe the voice of Eleanor’s mother. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text and analyze whether this is a positive or negative voice.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze whether Eleanor is a reliable narrator or not. Include evidence from the text to support your assertions.

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