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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. WWI falls conveniently at the time Eugene's __________ calls for him to take up public service.

2. At what school does Agnes attend courses during her marriage to Eugene?

3. What kind of man does Eugene sign up to be in Washington, serving on the War Industries Board?

4. To what school does Kay transfer after not going to the London School of Economics?

5. Which of the sisters suffers the most from parental inattention of all in the family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kay not agree with Phil's choice to back Bradlee's crusade to desegregate swimming pools in Washington?

2. What does Agnes do four months after the birth of Kay?

3. What kind of man is John Sweeterman, who is brought in as a Post business manager?

4. How is Father's crusade to improve the Washington Post aided during his leadership of the paper?

5. What does Time declare about the Washington Post in 1941 as its circulation begins to grow?

6. What does Kay do with her time when Phil is off at court?

7. Why does Phil denounce the efforts of the Teamsters to unionize the Post's circulation?

8. Kay states in her book that Agnes did not fall in love with Eugene instantly. What was she attracted to in him?

9. What is Philip Graham doing when Kay Meyer first meets him in Washington?

10. What happens when Kay ingratiates herself to several key labor figures during a labor dispute she is covering?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In writing a memoir, Kay is faced with the events of her life and realizes she could have handled things much differently than she did.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kay decided to write the memoir in the first place?

Part 2: Do you think that anyone ever lives a life without any regrets? Why or why not?

Part 3: What regrets do you have and how have you managed to deal with the feeling of regret?

Essay Topic 2

Once Phil commits suicide, Kay's life seems to change drastically. Not only is she a widow, but she is also placed into a position of power.

Part 1: Do you think that Phil's suicide may have been one of the best things to happen to Kay? Why or why not?

Part 2: Had Phil continued on, what might have happened to their marriage and to Kay?

Part 3: Why do you think that Kay instantly dove into the role of the leader of the Post?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, Kay talks about the various political leaders her husband and she entertain.

Part 1: Why do you think Kay and Phil felt it was important to meet with important political leaders?

Part 2: Do you think that meeting with political leaders might sway the writing of the Post? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you feel about these famous political leaders after reading about them in Kay's book?

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