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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter five, an article on what subject in the Times enraged Alice?
(a) A cigarette smoking lounge.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Cancer.
(d) A cigarette smoking ban.

2. According to Calvin, why does he show Alice everything he writes in rough draft?
(a) Calvin values Alice's opinion and wants to impress her.
(b) It saves Calvin time.
(c) Calvin does not trust his editor at work.
(d) Calvin thinks it gives her an opportunity to improve her own writing.

3. Why does Alice buy a fur coat?
(a) To wear on a trip to Alaska.
(b) To wear to a fashion show.
(c) To wear during the cold New York City winters.
(d) To wear during the cold Nova Scotia winters.

4. What point is Alice trying to make when she says that someone "doesn't have a very nice life"?
(a) People who "don't have a very nice life" are not as lucky as Alice and Calvin.
(b) People who "don't have a very nice life" are obscenely rich.
(c) People who "don't have a very nice life" are obscenely rich.
(d) People who "don't have a very nice life" are financially well off, but physically ill people who "don't have a very nice life" ware not as attractive as she.

5. In chapter six, Calvin describes a home renovation project. Who acts as the project manager?
(a) Alice's father.
(b) Alice.
(c) Herbie.
(d) Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter five, Trillin states that he once gives a speech at the annual dinner for which organization?

2. According to Calvin, what leads to his success in courting Alice?

3. Which statement best describes Alice's upbringing?

4. Which of the following best describes "Of Dragons and Garden Peas"?

5. What is Alice's Law of Compensatory Cash Flow?

(see the answer key)

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