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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 does "our memo" steal from out children that will allow them to be strong people, according to Doyle in "Memos"?
2. Doyle states in "Erikas" that what the world needs is more women who have quit fearing themselves and started doing what?
3. Who is the male celebrity referred to in "Adam and Keys"?
4. Where does Doyle describe staying at the hotel for the book conference in "Arms"?
5. Who is Liz revealed to be in "Terms"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Doyle's friend suggest as advice for her in "Temperatures"?
2. Who is the focus of "Polar Bears"? What is this story about?
3. What does Doyle note about gender roles in "Directions"?
4. What does the cheetah symbolize in Untamed?
5. What does the snow globe represent in "Dragons"?
6. Where does Doyle encounter the cheetah in "Cheetah"? How is the cheetah presented?
7. What did the woman in recovery tell Doyle about feelings that gave her an epiphany?
8. What poster does Doyle describe always noting in a teacher's classroom that gave her inspiration in "Aches"? How did it inspire her?
9. What is the story "Adam and Keys" about?
10. How does Doyle define freedom in "Ghosts"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the cheetah Tabitha and Doyle's experience at the cheetah run. How was Doyle impacted by this experience? What did it teach her about herself? What did it teach her about the world around her?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Doyle's relationships with her children. How many children does she have? What are their names? How are each of their personalities described?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Doyle's struggles in her previous marriage to Craig. When did the couple begin seeing a therapist? Why? How did they overcome these struggles? What is their relationship like now?
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