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1. Why does the woman go to see the professor
To ask if she could change the topic of her paper
To question a grade she received on a recent assignment
To discuss an outline for her memoir assignment
To discuss an autobiography she recently read
2. According to the professor, how do most students respond to an autobiographical assignment
They prefer to write about their childhoods rather than their adult lives.
They have no difficulty writing about themselves.
They usually focus on the people who influenced them the most.
They are not overly concerned about the grade they will receive.
3. What goal for his class does the professor mention
To read a biography of a professional writer
To produce quality work under pressure
To experiment with a variety of writing styles
To critique other students’ papers
4. Why does the professor discuss Katharine Graham’s autobiography
To point out that the book was very insightful
To point out that many autobiographies have been written by journalists
To recommend a memoir that might inspire the woman
D. To help distinguish an autobiography from a memoir
5. Why does the professor say this:
He knows that many students struggle with the assignment.
He knows the woman has had an interesting life.
He is glad that the woman came to discuss the assignment.
He has confidence in the woman’s writing ability.