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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. How do women react when Rita talks about her travels?
(a) They are interested and inspired that she does it without a man.
(b) They don't want to talk about it.
(c) They are politely curious.
(d) They think she is crazy.

2. What is Rita's life like with her husband?
(a) Glamorous.
(b) Poverty-stricken.
(c) Abusive.
(d) Interesting.

3. What does the architect want Rita to do?
(a) Teach his children how to write books.
(b) Read her books to his children.
(c) Write a book about his family.
(d) Teach his children English.

4. What is the first thing Rita does when she arrives at her house in Israel?
(a) She takes a nap.
(b) She goes swimming with her host.
(c) She prays.
(d) She enjoys a delicious meal.

5. What community does Rita want to learn more about in Chapter 4?
(a) The elderly.
(b) The religious community.
(c) The street children .
(d) The ex-pat community.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rita decide to go to the Galapagos Islands?

2. About what has Rita always dreamed?

3. Now that she is truly free, where does Rita decide to travel in Chapter 4?

4. Why does Rita have a respect for street entertainers?

5. What organization helps the families in the village with education?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rita get along with the security guard?

2. How does Rita celebrate her birthday in Guatemala?

3. What sort of reception does Rita get when she stays in the Zapotec village?

4. What is the Traveler's Network like?

5. Describe Rita's life with her husband.

6. How are women treated in the communities Rita visits in Israel?

7. How does Rita feel after she returns from the Galapagos?

8. Why does Rita decide to go to Indonesia?

9. Why is Rita interested in visiting Israel?

10. Why does Rita decide to travel, and why does she go alone?

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