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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. Why did Doyle and her husband initially begin seeing a therapist, according to her narrative in "Blow Jobs"?

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

3. Who is cited in "Eyes" as having said that there is no greater burden on a child than the unlived life of the parent?

4. Where did Doyle go to meet Abby when she was accepting an award in "Gardens"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the cheetah symbolize in Untamed?

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

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

6. What differences does Doyle note between the boys and girls in "Gatherings"?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the meaning of "freedom" in Untamed. What does freedom mean to Doyle? What does it mean to you? How do we attain freedom?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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