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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is the book dedicated?
(a) Joseph Fitzpatrick.
(b) Isaac Fitzgerald.
(c) Jacob Fitzchivarly.
(d) Abraham Fitzroy.

2. How old was Standing Still when she got married?
(a) 32.
(b) 39.
(c) 25.
(d) 18.

3. How old is Playing It Safe when she writes to Sugar?
(a) 19.
(b) 33.
(c) 26.
(d) 40.

4. Which reality show franchise does Sugar reference?
(a) The Bachelor/ette.
(b) Shark Tank.
(c) Survivor.
(d) Real Housewives.

5. How old is the younger of Crowded’s sons?
(a) 23.
(b) 35.
(c) 18.
(d) 29.

6. What city is Strayed reported to live?
(a) Portland, Maine.
(b) Portland, Oregon.
(c) Portland, Ontario.
(d) Portland, Texas.

7. What unusual job does Sugar note having had?
(a) Hot dog stand worker.
(b) Lemonade cart attendant.
(c) Funnel cake maker.
(d) Popcorn hawker.

8. What type of professionals does Sugar note seeing at Pride parades?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Massage therapists.
(c) Real estate agents.
(d) Medical assistants.

9. To what country does Sugar suggest Considering Going Solo might travel?
(a) Taiwan.
(b) Laos.
(c) Korea.
(d) Mongolia.

10. what author does Sugar recommend to the mother of a miscarried child?
(a) McCracken.
(b) Carey.
(c) Picoult.
(d) Patchett.

11. How old does Sugar note being when her mother died?
(a) 19.
(b) 22.
(c) 25.
(d) 28.

12. How old does Sugar note being when she lived in London?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

13. How old is Needs Direction’s erstwhile lover?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 27.
(d) 24.

14. Which of the following does Daughter with (Maybe) Expired Daddy Issues cite as belonging to “normality” (187)?
(a) No sarcasm, flippancy, or insincerity.
(b) No throwing, hurling, or bludgeoning.
(c) No screaming, fighting, or insults.
(d) No challenge, difficulty, or obstacle.

15. Who provides the introduction to Tiny Beautiful Things?
(a) Almond.
(b) Fitzgerald
(c) Strayed.
(d) Elliott.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sugar first take swimming lessons?

2. Which of the following short stories does Sugar reference?

3. Approximately how many letter-writers respond to Sugar’s responses?

4. Which composer does Crowded reference?

5. Where was Sugar’s sink made?

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