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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one of life's top-five stressors, according to a former coworker of Alexandra's?
(a) Marrying.
(b) Gaining a lot of weight.
(c) Moving.
(d) Losing a pet.

3. What shirt did J used to wear that makes Alexandra uncomfortable?
(a) A shirt with a political logo.
(b) A shirt that says SMILE.
(c) A shirt that says STOP RACISM!
(d) A shirt with a brand name of a soda.

4. What often happens to Alexandra when she drinks?
(a) Nothing.
(b) She throws up.
(c) She passes out.
(d) She gets flushed and hot.

5. What "good news" does Corey tell Alexandra about her job right before she leaves for Ithaca?
(a) She is getting a 4% raise.
(b) She is getting a big promotion.
(c) She is getting a 20% raise.
(d) She is getting a 10% raise.

6. What did Alexandra's group of friends from high school call themselves?
(a) The Not Club.
(b) The Girls.
(c) The Hot Club.
(d) The Milk Club.

7. What social media platform for posting mainly photos do Alexandra and her friends and colleagues frequent?
(a) Fleetfoot.
(b) Snapchat.
(c) Instagram.
(d) Fabrio.

8. What have Alexandra's parents bought for as long as she has known them?
(a) Lottery tickets.
(b) Roasted chickens.
(c) Canes for walking.
(d) Arch supports for shoes.

9. Who is the senior writer who is also Alexandra's deskmate?
(a) Robin.
(b) Henry.
(c) Tim.
(d) Jasmine.

10. What do Alexandra and her colleagues scan every morning at work?
(a) The personal ads.
(b) Police news.
(c) East Coast tech news.
(d) Political news.

11. Where does J's family sometimes rent a beach house?
(a) Santa Cruz.
(b) Middleton Texas.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) South Beach, Florida.

12. What has Alexandra been asking about at work for ages that frustrates her?
(a) A going-away party.
(b) A new desk.
(c) A raise.
(d) An office plant.

13. What kind of flag do Alexandra and J see on someone's front lawn in Nashville?
(a) British flag.
(b) Irish flag.
(c) American flag.
(d) Confederate flag.

14. Who does Alexandra go to the tech party with in Part I?
(a) Jasmine and Elizabeth.
(b) Tom and Corey.
(c) Tim and Jasmine.
(d) Sarah and Henry.

15. What does Corey tell Alexandra that is a nice thing for her to hear about her work in Part II?
(a) She is the cheapest employee they have.
(b) She is incredibly valuable to the company as a reporter.
(c) She is in line for a promotion soon.
(d) She is the editor's favorite reporter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes a note to Alexandra saying she was her only real friend in the office when Alexandra leaves?

2. Who does Alexandra's father say he knew in the 1970s?

3. Where does J work in Part I?

4. How does Alexandra's sixth-grade teacher introduce her to the class?

5. Who makes almost double what Alexandra makes, angering her?

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