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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Calvin use to describe the hotel room about which he argues with his wife while on a business trip?
(a) Spacious.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Spartan.
(d) Luxurious.

2. In chapter five, what does Calvin state about his conversation with Alice's doctor following her bypass operation?
(a) He begins to feel scared.
(b) He is disappointed that Alice no longer is able to participate in charades.
(c) He has new reason to hope.
(d) He is disappointed that Alice no longer is able to play tennis.

3. Which phrase best characterizes the relationship that Alice has with her parents?
(a) Alice admires her parents and models her own parenting style on theirs.
(b) Alice acts as caretaker to her parents.
(c) Alice's parents solve all of her problems for her.
(d) Alice is spoiled. She is the center of her parent's lives.

4. Which governor does Alice tease about being a Republican?
(a) Governor George Pataki.
(b) Governor Mario Cuomo.
(c) Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
(d) Governor Olympia Snowe.

5. What is the name of the book that Alice writes based on a letter she writes?
(a) Of Dragons and Garden Peas.
(b) Dragon Slayer.
(c) Dear Bruno.
(d) Living With Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Alice's mother suffer from?

2. What is the name of the Calvin's eldest daughter?

3. According to Calvin, he never stops trying to do what?

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

5. In chapter six, what does a carpenter named Frank tell Alice during her home renovation project?

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