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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does J's family sometimes rent a beach house?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) South Beach, Florida.
(c) Santa Cruz.
(d) Middleton Texas.

2. What does Alexandra write about in Part I?
(a) Insurance.
(b) Financial management.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Gadgets for people with money to spend.

3. Who is the senior editor for gadgets at Alexandra's job?
(a) Lacey.
(b) Henry.
(c) Francis.
(d) Corey.

4. What coffee shop did Alexandra's sister used to work at?
(a) Moly's.
(b) Henry's.
(c) Xando's.
(d) Miska's.

5. Where has Alexandra's father recently moved?
(a) England.
(b) Australia.
(c) Spain.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shirt did J used to wear that makes Alexandra uncomfortable?

2. Which high school friend do J and Alexandra meet up with during their road trip?

3. What do Jasmine and Alexandra commiserate about at work in Part II?

4. What chat application do Alexandra and her coworkers use at work to communicate?

5. What city does Alexandra visit for work in Part I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alexandra ultimately decide about her job when she moves to Ithaca?

2. What kind of advice does Tim give to Alexandra in Part I?

3. What kind of liberals does a junior high teacher of Alexandra's say Davis was full of?

4. What is one reason Alexandra thinks J sleeps so soundly?

5. In Part II, what does Alexandra feel is a huge relief?

6. How does Alexandra feel about her inability to speak or understand Chinese well in Part I?

7. What are some things Alexandra likes about media work?

8. In Part II, what does Alexandra discover about Kevin that makes her even more dissatisfied with her job?

9. Why was the racial makeup that comprises Alexandra's relationship with J - Asian woman and white man - easier to ignore in San Francisco?

10. What does Alexandra's managing editor do at the office that sets off a firestorm?

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