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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical occurrence is upsetting Alexandra in Part IV?
(a) Her skin is itching.
(b) More of her hair is falling out.
(c) She is no longer hungry.
(d) Her feet are constantly throbbing.

2. What does a boy in Alexandra's high school ask her that is racist and inappropriate?
(a) Whether all Asian women had small breasts.
(b) Why Asian women always ate rice.
(c) Why Asian women had no body hair.
(d) Whether all Asian women had black nipples.

3. What does Alexandra's seventh grade history teacher say about Chinese people that is racist?
(a) They can not see as well as white people.
(b) They have ugly skin.
(c) They name their children by throwing pots and pans down the stairs.
(d) They are known for being cheap labor.

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

5. What does Alexandra's mother call J?
(a) Randy.
(b) White Boy.
(c) Stonehead.
(d) Bonehead.

6. Which company approaches Alexandra about working for them while she is on her road trip?
(a) Facebook.
(b) LinkedIn.
(c) Google.
(d) SnapChat.

7. What pets does Alexandra get in Part III?
(a) Turtle and fish.
(b) Rabbit and cat.
(c) Dog and rabbit.
(d) Dog and cat.

8. Where does Alexandra tell Jasmine she is thinking of taking a trip to soon?
(a) China.
(b) Spain.
(c) Japan.
(d) England.

9. What holiday do Ithacans celebrate that was not really observed in San Francisco as much?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Columbus Day.
(c) Flag Day.
(d) Juneteenth.

10. What does Alexandra's father do that causes her alarm in Part IV?
(a) Cuts off all his hair.
(b) Calls her in the wee hours of the morning.
(c) Faints.
(d) Checks himself into the hospital.

11. Where does Alexandra meet the person selling her weed to make the transaction?
(a) Hendry's.
(b) Allen's Furniture.
(c) Gimme!
(d) The Weiss Burger.

12. Who wrote The Woman Warrior?
(a) Jasmine Hillow.
(b) Yamei Kin.
(c) Maxine Hong Kingston.
(d) Alexandra.

13. What does Alexandra dress up as for Halloween?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) A mad scientist.
(c) A writer.
(d) A mouse.

14. Where in Ithaca is Alexandra's and J's sublet apartment?
(a) Fall Creek.
(b) Farberry.
(c) Riverstone.
(d) Henry's Hedge.

15. What does Alexandra send to J in order to try to get him to understand her views on racism better?
(a) Old physical newspaper stories and photos.
(b) Links to articles.
(c) Textbooks.
(d) Podcasts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the wealthy Chinese woman Alexandra's mother wants her to emulate married to?

2. Why is J nervous about his new program?

3. Who was stabbed and killed at age 17 in 1983 at Alexandra's high school?

4. Which wealthy Chinese woman does Alexandra's mother urge her to emulate?

5. What does Alexandra drink to soothe her stomach?

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