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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 181 - 240).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexandra dress up as for Halloween?
(a) A mad scientist.
(b) A writer.
(c) A pumpkin.
(d) A mouse.

2. Where does a former colleague of Alexandra's start working that makes her slightly jealous?
(a) The Times-Picayune.
(b) The Wall Street Journal.
(c) The Caller.
(d) The Herald.

3. What practice does Alexandra read about Chinese women practicing throughout history?
(a) Foot binding.
(b) Ear-piercing.
(c) Henna painting.
(d) Finger binding.

4. What does Alexandra's father ask her to bring when she visits him?
(a) A cat.
(b) Plants.
(c) Special foods.
(d) A warm coat.

5. What does Alexandra's father call her?
(a) Sweetie.
(b) Lei.
(c) Ming Mi.
(d) Jing Jing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is J nervous about his new program?

2. What does the new managing editor at Alexandra's publication tell her about when she gets to Ithaca?

3. Which of the following superstitions do Alexandra's parents pass down to her?

4. Where does Alexandra get a new job in Part III?

5. Where do Alexandra and J stop to see some of his relatives in their road trip?

(see the answer key)

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