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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Alexandra's mother complain to her about regarding Alexandra's father in Part II?
(a) How she thinks Alexandra's father is having an affair.
(b) How she does not want Alexandra's father to call her anymore.
(c) How she thinks Alexandra's father is ill.
(d) How she thinks Alexandra's father is broke.

3. Who is Alexandra's brother?
(a) Henri.
(b) Didi.
(c) Farley.
(d) Robert.

4. How does Alexandra feel about not being able to speak Chinese?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Sad.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Angry.

5. Where does J work in Part I?
(a) At a mechanic's shop.
(b) In a lab with scientists and mice.
(c) In a restaurant.
(d) On a farm.

6. What does Alexandra like about reporting?
(a) The adrenaline rush and the deadlines.
(b) Her colleagues.
(c) That she gets to live close to her parents in her job.
(d) The high pay.

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

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

9. What does Alexandra's and J's house in San Francisco smell like?
(a) Mildew.
(b) Lemons.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Cleaner.

10. What does Alexandra's mother ask her to do every day after she moves to the other coast?
(a) Pray for her.
(b) FaceTime her.
(c) Write her a letter.
(d) Send her food.

11. Which national park do J and Alexandra visit in Part II?
(a) Mount Rushmore.
(b) Hendry.
(c) Yellowstone.
(d) Bear's Ears.

12. What does Alexandra get specifically for her road trip across the country?
(a) A new coat.
(b) A case of beer.
(c) A driver's permit.
(d) An expensive pair of sunglasses.

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

14. What dessert does the waitress correct Alexandra's pronunciation of when she orders it in Part II?
(a) Pot de creme.
(b) Sorbet.
(c) Creme brulee.
(d) Creme Anglais.

15. How does Alexandra communicate with her mother daily from work?
(a) Phone call.
(b) Gchat.
(c) SnapChat.
(d) Facebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What initials do Alexandra and J share?

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

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

4. Who in Alexandra's life does J call "crazy," making Alexandra upset?

5. What recurring dream does Alexandra have in Part II?

(see the answer keys)

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