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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. Where did Doyle live when she met Liz?

2. What did Tish learn about in kindergarten that cause her to be greatly upset, according to the narrative in"Directions"?

3. What is said to be Clare's profession in "Imagine"?

4. How old does Doyle say she is in "Ghosts"?

5. Where was Doyle's sister when she was giving birth in "Aches"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Doyle define freedom in "Ghosts"?

4. What does the Hebrew term selah mean and why is it referenced in "Vows"?

5. What was taught in the Bible class Doyle describes attending in "Apples"?

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

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

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

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

10. What is described in "Algorithms"?

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 Doyle's experiences in Paris. When and why did she go to Paris? What did she observe there? How does Doyle compare Paris to the United States?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Doyle's relationship with religion. How have her religious beliefs changed over time? What has inspired some of these changes? How does she view her religious outlook today?

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