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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 kind of group does Jasmine tell Alexandra there is at work now?

2. What do Jasmine and Alexandra commiserate about at work in Part II?

3. Which high school friend do J and Alexandra meet up with during their road trip?

4. Who in Alexandra's life does J call "crazy," making Alexandra upset?

5. What often happens to Alexandra when she drinks?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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 forms the foundation of Alexandra's friendship with Jasmine?

5. What bothered Alexandra about her job loading groceries at a grocery store?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Alexandra feel about the prospect of moving away from San Francisco?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What stories from Alexandra's family resonate most strongly with her, and why? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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