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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, Alice is quoted as saying the following about her mother:
(a) " ... an intellectual in a time when women are only expected to be pretty."
(b) " ... a role model to me and to women everywhere."
(c) " ... the least cool person I have ever known."
(d) " ... the most loving and devoted mother in the world."

2. In chapter three, what is the name of the publication in which Alice is featured in a fashion spread?
(a) Time.
(b) Monocle.
(c) Times Magazine.
(d) The New Yorker.

3. According to Trillin, what does Alice want him to do with the money he saves during college?
(a) Use it for their wedding.
(b) Put it in their children's college fund.
(c) Use it as a down payment for their first house.
(d) Buy her a fur coat.

4. In what year does Alice die?
(a) 2001.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1976.
(d) 2006.

5. Calvin states that among married couples, the one who makes out the mortgage check is more like to do what?
(a) Be more generous.
(b) Be more successful.
(c) Be more relaxed about spending money.
(d) Be more cautious about spending money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Alice's pet peeves?

2. According to Calvin, why does he show Alice everything he writes in rough draft?

3. What is Alice's maiden name?

4. According to Calvin, his wife enjoys spending money on which one of the following?

5. How old is Alice when she is asked to be photographed by Doug Kirkland and model spring fashions in a magazine?

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