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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. What is J selected for in Ithaca that most of his cohort is not?
(a) A summer rotation.
(b) A farm internship.
(c) A scholarship.
(d) A work-study program.

2. What disease does Alexandra's father survive in his childhood?
(a) SARS.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Polio.
(d) Flu.

3. Which wealthy Chinese woman does Alexandra's mother urge her to emulate?
(a) Wendi Deng.
(b) Chantal Li.
(c) Lili Hao.
(d) Mary Ri.

4. What does J bring Alexandra from the Steak 'n Shake?
(a) A fish sandwich.
(b) A burger.
(c) A container of onion rings.
(d) A roasted chicken.

5. What does Alexandra's mother advise her to say back to the classmate who makes fun of her in kindergarten?
(a) That he is no box of chocolates.
(b) That he looks like a ghost.
(c) That his nose is big and pointy and ugly.
(d) That he is fat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alexandra's father call her?

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

3. Who invites Alexandra and J to a party in Part IV?

4. Who is Alexandra's father's first wife?

5. What does J once tell Alexandra is a reason he loves her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What new job does Alexandra get in Part III?

2. Why does the professor's offer to Alexandra to teach at her university really insult Alexandra?

3. Why does Alexandra continue to sign into Parley after she leaves her old job?

4. How does Alexandra's mother feel about her father continuing to call her?

5. What does a former colleague of Alexandra's ask her to do that she does not want to do in Part IV?

6. What does Alexandra think is different about the way people in Ithaca give directions?

7. Why is Alexandra so fascinated by Yamei Kin?

8. How does Alexandra feel about Rob?

9. What is Alexandra's new in-person job in Ithaca?

10. Why does Alexandra send J links to articles about diversity?

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