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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 does Doyle describe interviewing her about her first memoir in "Ghosts"?

2. What was Erika's mother's profession?

3. What does Doyle say her children believe is a magical portal of ideas in "Directions"?

4. What does "our memo" steal from out children that will allow them to be strong people, according to Doyle in "Memos"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did the Ache cause problems for Doyle?

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

5. What story is related in "Rules"?

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

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

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

9. How does Doyle metaphorically describe herself in the conclusion of "Feel"?

10. What does Doyle remark about Eve in "Beach Houses"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Doyle's struggles with bulimia as a child and young adult. When did she begin struggling with bulimia? What treatment did she seek for it? How did the treatment affect her?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Doyle's relationship with her sister. Where does Doyle's sister live? Were they close growing up? Are they close now? What does Doyle write about her sister?

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