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

2. What school does J decide to go to in Part II?
(a) Yale.
(b) Cornell.
(c) University of Pennsylvania.
(d) University of Oregon.

3. What do some of Alexandra's former co-workers give her and J for their road trip?
(a) Car air fresheners.
(b) Audiobooks.
(c) Mix tapes.
(d) Snacks.

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

5. Who frequently asks Alexandra to go for a walk and coffee at work?
(a) Tim.
(b) Jane.
(c) Rob.
(d) Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alexandra excellent at during the road trip with J?

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

3. J tells Alexandra that she is the only adult person he knows who does which of the following?

4. Where is Alexandra moving with J?

5. Which of the following is a concern of Alexandra's as she and J travel across the country?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Alexandra feel about driving on her cross-country trip with J?

4. What is the relationship between Alexandra's parents like?

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

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

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

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

9. What is one reason Alexandra thinks J sleeps so soundly?

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

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