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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 was Doyle's grandmother when she was dying in "Aches"?

2. Who is Doyle's grandmother, whom she describes as whispering to her evening rosary in "Aches"?

3. Who did Doyle call first when she made the decision to divorce her husband?

4. How old is Tish said to be now in "Vows"?

5. Where did Doyle live when she met Liz?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did the Ache cause problems for Doyle?

9. Where does Doyle encounter the cheetah in "Cheetah"? How is the cheetah presented?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of feeling everything in Untamed. How does feeling pain help us to grow as people? How does Doyle demonstrate this in the memoir? What does Doyle write about feeling negative feelings?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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