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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. Who gave Doyle a snow globe when she was a child?

2. What was Doyle doing for a living when she became pregnant for the first time?

3. What kind of award did Abby receive in "Gardens"?

4. In what tense is the narrative of "Touch Trees" related?

5. What is the name of the Labrador retriever introduced by the zookeeper in "Cheetah"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Doyle describe the intimacy between her and Abby in "Gardens"?

2. What did Doyle's friend suggest as advice for her in "Temperatures"?

3. What did the woman in recovery tell Doyle about feelings that gave her an epiphany?

4. How is Doyle's first encounter with Abby described in "Arms"?

5. What does Doyle observe about Mona Lisa in "Smiles"?

6. What metaphor did Liz use when giving advice to Doyle in "Attendants"?

7. Where does Doyle encounter the cheetah in "Cheetah"? How is the cheetah presented?

8. Why is imagining important, according to Doyle?

9. How did Doyle explain bravery to Tish in "Ears"?

10. What is the story "Adam and Keys" about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot structure of Untamed. The plot structure of this memoir reflects upon its themes. How does it do this? How are the chapters and parts structured? Why has Doyle chosen to structure her memoir in this way?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the narrative styles that are employed in Untamed. How does the narrative change from chapter to chapter (or within chapters)? Why does the narrative change? How would the book transform if a different narrative style were used?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Doyle's experiences in Paris. When and why did she go to Paris? What did she observe there? How does Doyle compare Paris to the United States?

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