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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which does Calvin NOT list among those Alice frequently takes care of?
(a) Alice's children.
(b) Stray animals.
(c) Cancer patients.
(d) Alice's parents.

2. How does Calvin portray his wife Alice in books and magazine articles written before she dies?
(a) The cancer victim.
(b) The goofball.
(c) The voice of reason.
(d) The wicked witch.

3. What disease does Alice's mother suffer from?
(a) Emphysema.
(b) Lung cancer.
(c) Alzheimer's.
(d) Ovarian cancer.

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

5. Who writes the condolence letter that makes Calvin laugh?
(a) Dick Francis.
(b) Richard Harris.
(c) Roger Wilkins.
(d) Mina Shaughnessy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Calvin's youngest daughter?

2. According to Calvin, what kinds of men are attracted to Alice?

3. According to Calvin, what is Alice wearing when he sees her for the first time?

4. In what month and year does Calvin first meet Alice?

5. In chapter two, what fact about Dick Francis and his wife does Calvin share with the reader?

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