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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. Though her parents oppose the ______________, Kay supports this idea.

2. Kay takes a great part in ______________ when not attending to Phil and to his recovery.

3. Father finds Kay too __________ for the London School of Economics.

4. Eugene Meyer is a 32-year-old self-made millionaire _________ and art collector.

5. What is the temporary situation of Agnes' that lasts four years instead of the short time expected?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mother think of the women that she meets when she is living in Washington with Eugene?

2. Why does Kay not agree with Phil's choice to back Bradlee's crusade to desegregate swimming pools in Washington?

3. What happens when Kay ingratiates herself to several key labor figures during a labor dispute she is covering?

4. Why does Phil denounce the efforts of the Teamsters to unionize the Post's circulation?

5. What is the offer that Kay accepts from the Washington Post as she continues to keep company with her father?

6. What does Agnes consider to be a part of the contract of marriage in terms of duties?

7. What does Kay think it is wiser for her to do since she is the daughter of a publisher?

8. What do the Grahams do as they must cooperate on labor relations at their papers?

9. What does Father think about Kay's admission to the London School of Economics?

10. What is Philip Graham doing when Kay Meyer first meets him in Washington?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In writing a memoir, Kay is faced with the events of her life and realizes she could have handled things much differently than she did.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kay decided to write the memoir in the first place?

Part 2: Do you think that anyone ever lives a life without any regrets? Why or why not?

Part 3: What regrets do you have and how have you managed to deal with the feeling of regret?

Essay Topic 2

One of the things that is so stunning about Kay's background is that she didn't have much parental support when she was growing up. Though she did have both parents, they were frequently away or unavailable.

Part 1: Why do you think Kay's parents were not aware that their children needed more attention?

Part 2: How might Kay's life have changed had she had more parental interaction and support?

Part 3: Do you think Kay's parents were good parents or not? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What's compelling about Kay is that she is never afraid to ask for help from others - Bradlee, Capote, Buffet, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think Kay is keen to get advice from others about various questions in her life?

Part 2: What does it say about Kay that she is willing to listen to others and to their perspectives?

Part 3: Do you think it's a sign of weakness or of strength to ask for help? Why?

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