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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 121 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What often happens on Alexandra's calls with her father?
(a) She hangs up on purpose.
(b) The phone cuts out.
(c) He hangs up accidentally.
(d) They end up yelling at each other.

2. Who in Alexandra's life does J call "crazy," making Alexandra upset?
(a) Henry.
(b) Alexandra's mother.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Robin.

3. At what age did Alexandra start working in the newsroom?
(a) 18.
(b) 23.
(c) 28.
(d) 21.

4. What creature does Alexandra see for the first time in real life in Ithaca?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A firefly.
(c) A jackrabbit.
(d) A bobcat.

5. How does Alexandra's sixth-grade teacher introduce her to the class?
(a) As an ESL speaker.
(b) As an immigrant from China.
(c) As a writer.
(d) As a class clown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Alexandra's parents say she is killing if she kills a spider?

2. What does Alexandra's mother ask her to do every day after she moves to the other coast?

3. What initials do Alexandra and J share?

4. What is a major defining feature of Ithaca?

5. What is J selected for in Ithaca that most of his cohort is not?

(see the answer key)

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