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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Jasmine think will get laid off after Kevin?
(a) Her.
(b) Mo.
(c) Tim.
(d) Alexandra.

3. What does Corey tell Alexandra would be the bad news if the company let her work remotely in Ithaca?
(a) She would have to take a pay cut.
(b) She would lose her promotion.
(c) She would probably get fired soon afterwards.
(d) He would not be her editor any more.

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

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

6. What do people often think about Alexandra's physical appearance?
(a) She is very tall.
(b) She looks like an athlete.
(c) She is smaller than she actually is.
(d) She dyes her hair an unusual color.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Where did J and Alexandra grow up together?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Davis.
(c) Berkeley.
(d) Seattle.

13. What does Alexandra get in Part I that she does not use very much until she never uses it again?
(a) A new mobile phone.
(b) A bottle opener.
(c) A standing desk.
(d) A car.

14. Which of the following is a concern of Alexandra's as she and J travel across the country?
(a) How she can learn to cook better.
(b) How she can find something good to read.
(c) How she can best "hide herself."
(d) How she can make new friends.

15. What is Alexandra excellent at during the road trip with J?
(a) Remembering to get gas.
(b) Finding good places to live.
(c) Getting food.
(d) Directions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What coffee shop did Alexandra's sister used to work at?

3. Where is J's first acceptance to a graduate program?

4. What do some of Alexandra's former co-workers give her and J for their road trip?

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

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