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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alexandra find herself feeling about Rob?
(a) She is turned off by him.
(b) She is attracted to him.
(c) She is suspicious of him.
(d) She is angry at him.

2. What does J once tell Alexandra is a reason he loves her?
(a) Her sense of humor.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her loyalty.
(d) Her career.

3. What does Alexandra ask her sister to do more often in Part IV?
(a) Plant a garden.
(b) Call their father.
(c) Call her.
(d) Call their mother.

4. Where do Alexandra and J stop to see some of his relatives in their road trip?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Durhamville.
(d) Allentown.

5. What pets does Alexandra get in Part III?
(a) Rabbit and cat.
(b) Dog and rabbit.
(c) Dog and cat.
(d) Turtle and fish.

6. Where does Alexandra meet the person selling her weed to make the transaction?
(a) Hendry's.
(b) The Weiss Burger.
(c) Gimme!
(d) Allen's Furniture.

7. What does Alexandra's high school do to try to help heal after the 17 year-old's murder there?
(a) Institute a Friendship Day.
(b) Hire more minorities for teaching positions.
(c) Create a memorial garden.
(d) Move the school to another building.

8. What practice does Alexandra read about Chinese women practicing throughout history?
(a) Finger binding.
(b) Foot binding.
(c) Henna painting.
(d) Ear-piercing.

9. Which company approaches Alexandra about working for them while she is on her road trip?
(a) LinkedIn.
(b) SnapChat.
(c) Google.
(d) Facebook.

10. What often happens on Alexandra's calls with her father?
(a) He hangs up accidentally.
(b) She hangs up on purpose.
(c) The phone cuts out.
(d) They end up yelling at each other.

11. What kitchen items have inspirational sayings on them that Alexandra uses?
(a) Spoons.
(b) Bottle caps.
(c) Stickers on bread.
(d) Tea bags.

12. What does Alexandra send to J in order to try to get him to understand her views on racism better?
(a) Podcasts.
(b) Links to articles.
(c) Old physical newspaper stories and photos.
(d) Textbooks.

13. Who writes of his successful marriage to a white woman in January 1937?
(a) James Baldwin.
(b) Mark Lavelle.
(c) Pardee Lowe.
(d) Bob Henderson.

14. What shoes get stuck on Alexandra's feet at the party?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Boots of pebbled gold leather.
(c) Fancy sneakers.
(d) Stiletto heels.

15. Why does J say he does not want to go to the party with Alexandra in Part IV?
(a) He is too stoned.
(b) He hates parties.
(c) He is too tired.
(d) He is too drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What writer does Chang quote at the beginning of Part III?

2. What does Alexandra use to keep up with what is going on with her former colleagues when she moves to Ithaca?

3. What is the main feature of the weather in Ithaca when Alexandra and J arrive?

4. Who is Yamei Kin's husband?

5. Which wealthy Chinese woman does Alexandra's mother urge her to emulate?

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