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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Trillin states that he is brought up in which city?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Kansas City.
(c) New York City.
(d) San Francisco.

3. Where does Alice's father grow up?
(a) Rural North Carolina.
(b) Nova Scotia.
(c) New York City.
(d) New York's Westchester County.

4. In chapter two, what fact about Dick Francis and his wife does Calvin share with the reader?
(a) Francis and his wife meet at a magazine party.
(b) Francis is serious, and his wife never stops trying to impress him.
(c) Francis' wife is a frequent character in her husband's books.
(d) Francis relies on his wife to help him produce his books.

5. In chapter one, what object does Alice wave in the air following Calvin's speech?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A book.
(c) A shoe.
(d) A pen.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the young surgical residents dioesthe following after Alice's bypass operation:

2. Which woman serve as a personal and professional mentor to Alice?

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

4. According to Calvin, Alice believes which one of the following statements to be true?

5. Calvin claims that the first time he sees Alice, he detects what quality about her heritage?

(see the answer key)

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