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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 phrase did the schoolyard kids use to tease Alexandra with?

2. What does Alexandra ask her sister to do more often in Part IV?

3. What does a man at the museum suggest Alexandra can help his wife with?

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

5. What does Alexandra drink to soothe her stomach?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alexandra's father do in Part IV that startles and scares her?

2. What does Alexandra see on Instagram that makes her feel jealous in Part IV?

3. What is Alexandra's first impression of Ithaca like?

4. What holiday is celebrated in Ithaca that was not really celebrated in San Franciso?

5. What kind of advice does Alexandra ask her sister for?

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

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

8. Why is Alexandra so fascinated by Yamei Kin?

9. What does Alexandra's seventh grade history teacher say about Chinese people, and how do Alexandra and her mother react?

10. What offer does Tim make to Alexandra in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the history of Alexandra's family in moving back and forth between America and China, and how does this history shape Alexandra's perspectives and feelings about both countries and her connection to them? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does moving to Ithaca change Alexandra's and J's relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What do Alexandra's interactions with and feelings about Rob seem to portend for her relationship? How dose Alexandra react to her own feelings about Rob? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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