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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the managing editor say in an all-hands meeting that shocks Alexandra?
2. Where is the new managing editor at Alexandra's office from in Part II?
3. What school does J decide to go to in Part II?
4. What do Alexandra and her colleagues scan every morning at work?
5. What initials do Alexandra and J share?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Alexandra feel about her inability to speak or understand Chinese well in Part I?
2. What are some things about Alexandra's father that concern her?
3. How does Alexandra feel about her job in Part I?
4. In Part II, what does Alexandra discover about Kevin that makes her even more dissatisfied with her job?
5. What does Alexandra think when her company finally gives her a raise?
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. What is the relationship between Alexandra's parents like?
9. What does Tim tell Alexandra about asking to stay to work for the tech publication remotely and asking for a raise at the same time?
10. How does Alexandra feel about driving on her cross-country trip with J?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing why Alexandra gets a cat and a dog after moving to Ithaca and discuss what the pets symbolize to her.
Essay Topic 2
What problems does Alexandra have in her relationship with her father, and how does her trip to China affect their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 3
What does Yamei Kin's story represent to Alexandra, and what lessons does she seem to take from Kin's life? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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