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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 does Jasmine do on her afternoon walks with Alexandra?
(a) Smokes.
(b) Talks on the phone.
(c) Eats.
(d) Shops for clothes.

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

3. Where has Alexandra's father recently moved?
(a) China.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) Australia.

4. What does the new managing editor at Alexandra's publication tell her about when she gets to Ithaca?
(a) To get a warm coat.
(b) To buy firewood early.
(c) To make sure to get snow tires.
(d) To get chains for her car.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do J's parents give Alexandra and J before they leave for the East Coast?

3. What state is J in as he writes notes for people to take things for free that he and Alexandra are leaving on the street ahead of their move?

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

5. What do people often think about Alexandra's physical appearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alexandra feel about social media platforms like Instagram?

2. What does Alexandra think when her company finally gives her a raise?

3. Why was the racial makeup that comprises Alexandra's relationship with J - Asian woman and white man - easier to ignore in San Francisco?

4. What does the woman Alexandra works for doing house-organizing tasks tell her that is quite racist?

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

6. What does Alexandra's managing editor do at the office that sets off a firestorm?

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

8. How does Alexandra feel about her job in Part I?

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

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

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