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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 old was Tish when Doyle and she went to her favorite bookstore in the narrative of "Talks"?

2. What does Doyle say privilege is in "Bases"?

3. What was Tish's soccer jersey issued to her printed with, causing her to lead a revolt?

4. To what does Doyle compare love in a metaphor in "Boulders"?

5. Who did Chase say he read gave up his phone in "Poems"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "cancel cultre" and how does it apply in "Racists"?

2. Why did Doyle react negatively when a character came out to her parents on a TV show in "Concessions"?

3. Why did Abby turn against God, according to the narrative in "Knots"?

4. How has Doyle raised her son, according to the narrative in "Boys"?

5. Why is boredom important to kids, according to Doyle in "Poems"?

6. What do boulders represent in "Boulders"?

7. What does Doyle remark about modern parents in "Cream Cheeses"?

8. How does Doyle present her perspective on sexuaity and choice in "Permission Slips"?

9. What inspired Doyle to begin self-educating herself about race and racism?

10. What does Doyle liken the experience of unlearning racism to in "Racism"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss three examples of irony in Untamed. What dramatic irony is employed in the memoir? What are examples of situational irony that arise? What purpose does each example serve to the work?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Doyle's relationship with her parents. What were Doyle's perceptions of her parents when she was growing up? How did those perceptions change? What is her relationship like now with them?

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