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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. Who does Mikey tell Eleanor has cancer?

2. How does Eleanor describe her mother’s tone?

3. What precious living item of Eleanor’s dies the morning of the concert?

4. Who died in the fire started by Eleanor’s mother?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Eleanor respond when she unexpectedly runs into Laura?

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

5. Why does Eleanor tell Raymond she is a survivor and why is this signficant?

6. Why does Maria tell Eleanor that anger is good?

7. What does Eleanor say she is ready to do the day of the big concert?

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

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

10. What does Eleanor remember about Marianne, while she is talking with Raymond in the cafe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay explaining Eleanor’s attitude toward people and relationships. Include how and why her attitude changes throughout the narrative.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of loneliness.

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