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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. Where is J's first acceptance to a graduate program?

2. Which national park do J and Alexandra visit in Part II?

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. Where is Alexandra moving with J?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of liberals does a junior high teacher of Alexandra's say Davis was full of?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the communications professor's overture to Alexandra about applying for a job at the college as an adjunct professor make Alexandra feel so bad and angry? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Alexandra's road trip with J affect her perspective of America and of racism in America? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is Alexandra's relationship with her mother like, and what are some of the main sources of tension in this relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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