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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Alexandra write on the floor of the apartments she leaves?
(a) JL was here.
(b) JK was here.
(c) JJ was here.
(d) JH was here.

3. Who writes a note to Alexandra saying she was her only real friend in the office when Alexandra leaves?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Robin.
(c) Hattie.
(d) Elizabeth.

4. Where is Alexandra moving with J?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Austin.
(d) Ithaca.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Alexandra's colleagues call the keg inside the fancy refrigerator at work?

2. Who does the rich white woman Alexandra previously worked for want her to marry?

3. Who is the senior writer who is also Alexandra's deskmate?

4. What does the new managing editor at Alexandra's publication tell her about when she gets to Ithaca?

5. What school does J decide to go to in Part II?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II, what does Alexandra feel is a huge relief?

2. How does Alexandra feel about her inability to speak or understand Chinese well in Part I?

3. What happens to the review of the Sheryl Sandberg book Alexandra writes?

4. Why does Alexandra ask her mother what she thought of Nashville when she arrived there in 1982?

5. What forms the foundation of Alexandra's friendship with Jasmine?

6. In Part II, what does Alexandra discover about Kevin that makes her even more dissatisfied with her job?

7. Why does Alexandra think a lot of people buy lottery tickets?

8. What does Alexandra ultimately decide about her job when she moves to Ithaca?

9. What are some things Alexandra likes about media work?

10. What are some things about Alexandra's father that concern her?

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