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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. How did Doyle first practice "sinking" in order to gain clarity?

2. For how many years does Doyle say she's been sober in "Touch Trees"?

3. How many years ago does Doyle say she got pregnant with her second child in "Vows"?

4. What does Doyle say makes the story she relates in "Tick Marks" unforgivable?

5. Doyle states in "Erikas" that what the world needs is more women who have quit fearing themselves and started doing what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the cheetah symbolize in Untamed?

4. What poster does Doyle describe always noting in a teacher's classroom that gave her inspiration in "Aches"? How did it inspire her?

5. What does Doyle say the epitome of womanhood is to patriarchal structures in "Erikas"?

6. How does Doyle describe her daughters' differences in "Ears"?

7. How did the Ache cause problems for Doyle?

8. What does Doyle observe about Mona Lisa in "Smiles"?

9. From where does the title of "Blow Jobs" arise? What scenario is presented in this chapter?

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

Describe and discuss the cheetah Tabitha and Doyle's experience at the cheetah run. How was Doyle impacted by this experience? What did it teach her about herself? What did it teach her about the world around her?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Doyle's relationships with her children. How many children does she have? What are their names? How are each of their personalities described?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Doyle's marriage with Abby. When were they married? How cooperative is their parenting style? What is Abby's relationship like with Doyle's children and ex-husband?

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