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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. According to Mary, what is the danger in gardening?
(a) Your neighbor may covet your garden.
(b) Your flowers and produce may never grow.
(c) You may have abundant growth that you cannot maintain.
(d) Vandals may steal or destroy your flowers.

2. Which word completes the following sentence, "Caretaking is always a __________________ relationship"?
(a) Complimentary.
(b) Dependent.
(c) Honorary.
(d) Selfless.

3. According to Mary, what is the one thing productivity hinges on?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Flexibility.
(c) Passion.
(d) Perseverance.

4. In what situation does Mary describe children as caregivers?
(a) As carers for siblings.
(b) As carers for pets.
(c) As carers for imaginary friends.
(d) As carers for parents.

5. Why does Johnnetta have to look herself in the mirror every morning to remind herself of her new identity?
(a) Because her new identity hasn't sunk in yet.
(b) Because she doesn't like her new identity.
(c) Because she doesn't feel she deserves her new identity.
(d) Because she has short term memory loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mary, what should be the primary concern of any care giver?

2. Which of the following is the theme of the final chapter of "Composing a Life"?

3. What language is "The Ode of Imru'u I-Qays" written in?

4. What genre is "The Ode of Imru'u I-Qays"?

5. What do the roadblocks of separation and division hinder a woman from doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of food did Mary cook for Barkev when they were first married?

2. In what way does Ellen's home define her life?

3. What is the main difference between men and women in regards to "multiple lives"?

4. What does Mary hope to write about in her next book?

5. Historically, what members of society usually take the role of caretakers?

6. How do the multiple roles women fill in their daily life affect their self-identity?

7. In what way does Mary compare caretaking to music?

8. How did Mary's views about discontinuity change as she completed this book?

9. In what ways is leading multiple lives similar to having "heightened wisdom"?

10. At what times in their lives did Alice and Johnnetta most remember sharing, particularly food?

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