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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements about Alice is true?
(a) She hates cigarettes.
(b) She is a chain-smoker.
(c) She promotes the idea of cigarette lounges in New York City.
(d) She fights for smoker's rights.

2. In 2001, what does Alice say about their daughter Abigail's wedding?
(a) Alice asks Abigail if she can get married at home instead.
(b) Alice asks Abigail to try to move the wedding date up.
(c) Alice tells Calvin that the wedding has to go on, no matter how badly her health deteriorates, and regardless of whether she attends.
(d) Alice asks Calvin to film the wedding so that she can watch it afterward.

3. Which one of the following values does Alice NOT teach her children, according to Trillin?
(a) Do not over-value financial success.
(b) Worry about being kind and generous to people.
(c) Smoking is a personal freedom that should be defended and protected.
(d) Find meaning in the work you do.

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

5. Where does Alice attend college?
(a) Hofstra University.
(b) New York University.
(c) City University of New York.
(d) Wellesley College.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter five, Alice is quoted as saying the following about her mother:

2. Which one of the following statements is true?

3. In chapter three, who writes the article that accompanies the fashion spread in which Alice is featured?

4. What is the name of Alice's friend and colleague who has ovarian cancer?

5. What is the Alice Tax?

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