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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Calvin endorse Alice's policy about school plays?
(a) He agrees that attending school plays is not as important as attending church together.
(b) He agrees that there are far better ways to spend an evening than sitting in a smelly auditorium.
(c) He agrees that attending school plays is a waste of everyone's time, but eating dinner together is fundamental to raising children properly.
(d) He agrees that attending school plays gives parents an opportunity to demonstrate their priorities.

2. In chapter six, what does a carpenter named Frank tell Alice during her home renovation project?
(a) It's going to be worth the trouble. Your children grow up here.
(b) Sooner or later, we're all going to leave, and this is going to be your place.
(c) I broke the banister.
(d) I underestimate the amount of money this project costs you.

3. What is Alice's cause of death?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Drug overdose.
(c) A brain tumor.
(d) Cardiac arrest.

4. In chapter six, Trillin states that studies show most marital disagreements are about:
(a) Money.
(b) Children.
(c) Food.
(d) Extramarital affairs.

5. Which person says "I haven't had so much fun since the hogs ate little sister"?
(a) Alice's father.
(b) Bruno Navasky.
(c) Alice.
(d) Calvin's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements about Alice is true?

2. How does Calvin describe the impact of Alice's beauty on her life?

3. Why does Calvin not want to pay the contractor more money than he originally quotes for their home project?

4. Calvin states that among married couples, the one who makes out the mortgage check is more like to do what?

5. Who writes, "I am known among my friends and family as an incorrigible, even ridiculous optimist"?

(see the answer key)

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