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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city does Alexandra visit for work in Part I?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Austin.
(d) Las Vegas.

2. Where is J's first acceptance to a graduate program?
(a) University of Pennsylvania.
(b) UC Riverside.
(c) Southern Forest University.
(d) Southampton University.

3. What does J send to Alexandra for her birthday in Part I?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A trip to Chicago.
(c) A trip to the zoo.
(d) Tickets to the theater.

4. What city does Alexandra visit with J that reminds her of her mother?
(a) Berkeley.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Chicago.

5. J tells Alexandra that she is the only adult person he knows who does which of the following?
(a) Calls her parents Mommy and Daddy.
(b) Sleeps with a stuffed animal.
(c) Takes dance lessons.
(d) Tries on shoes at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of flag do Alexandra and J see on someone's front lawn in Nashville?

2. Who is Alexandra's brother?

3. How does Alexandra feel about not being able to speak Chinese?

4. At what age did Alexandra start working in the newsroom?

5. What does the managing editor say in an all-hands meeting that shocks Alexandra?

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