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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. Who wrote Truth and Beauty?

2. What does Doyle say is the fuel of revolution in “Feel”?

3. How many years does Doyle say she spent with her head in a toilet trying to be light in "Tick Marks"?

4. What painting is described in "Smiles"?

5. What television show does Doyle describe watching in "Touch Trees"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Doyle's first encounter with Abby described in "Arms"?

2. How did the Ache cause problems for Doyle?

3. To whom is Doyle married? What is the basic overview of her marriage and family?

4. What metaphor did Doyle share with Tish in "Buckets"?

5. What did Doyle realize about the "Ache" when visiting her dying grandmother?

6. What did the woman in recovery tell Doyle about feelings that gave her an epiphany?

7. Why is age ten notable in Doyle's life?

8. What does Doyle note about gender roles in "Directions"?

9. What metaphor is explored in "Touch Trees"?

10. What metaphor did Liz use when giving advice to Doyle in "Attendants"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Doyle's struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. When did these struggles begin? When did she get sober? How did she get sober? How did that change her?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the narrative styles that are employed in Untamed. How does the narrative change from chapter to chapter (or within chapters)? Why does the narrative change? How would the book transform if a different narrative style were used?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the poster that states "We Can Do Hard Things" (85). Where did Doyle first see this poster? How did it affect her? How has it affected her outlook since then?

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