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

2. In the conclusion of "Memos," Doyle invents a "New memo." It ends with what line?

3. When Abby told Doyle's mother that she wanted to propose to her, Doyle's mother told her that she hadn't seen her daughter this alive since she was how old?

4. How old was Doyle when she got pregnant and sober?

5. Which of Doyle's daughters stepped back from having her ears pierced in "Ears"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the current memo for parents that Doyle describes in "Memos"?

2. Why is imagining important, according to Doyle?

3. What does the cheetah symbolize in Untamed?

4. What held Doyle back from surrendering to love when she was a child, according to her narrative in "Aches"?

5. Who is the focus of "Polar Bears"? What is this story about?

6. How did Doyle first begin to practice being still and Knowing?

7. What is the story "Adam and Keys" about?

8. How did Doyle explain bravery to Tish in "Ears"?

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

10. What does the snow globe represent in "Dragons"?

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

Discuss Doyle's struggles in her previous marriage to Craig. When did the couple begin seeing a therapist? Why? How did they overcome these struggles? What is their relationship like now?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Doyle's views on sexuality. Does Doyle believe that sexuality is a choice for her or for others? How does she explain her own shift in sexuality?

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