About Alice Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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About Alice Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Calvin, why does he show Alice everything he writes in rough draft?
(a) Calvin does not trust his editor at work.
(b) Calvin values Alice's opinion and wants to impress her.
(c) It saves Calvin time.
(d) Calvin thinks it gives her an opportunity to improve her own writing.

3. In chapter three, who writes the article that accompanies the fashion spread in which Alice is featured?
(a) Calvin.
(b) Nora Ephron.
(c) Mina Shaughnessy.
(d) Alice Trillin.

4. How does Calvin describe the impact of Alice's beauty on her life?
(a) Alice's beauty makes her vain.
(b) Alice's beauty opens doors in her career.
(c) Alice's beauty involves complications.
(d) Alice's beauty has no disadvantages.

5. What is the first book that Calvin writes after he meets Alice?
(a) A mystery novel.
(b) A collection of comic short stories.
(c) A biography.
(d) A romance novel.

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

7. What is the name of Calvin's youngest daughter?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Isabelle Alice.

8. What is the name of the Calvin's eldest daughter?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Mary.
(d) Sarah.

9. According to Calvin, why does Alice take out bank loans in her twenties?
(a) Alice takes out bank loans to pay for her cancer treatment.
(b) Alice takes out bank loans to invest in her father's vending machine invention.
(c) Alice takes out bank loans to tide her father over when he is low on money.
(d) Alice takes out bank loans to finance her work with disadvantaged students.

10. What is Alice's maiden name?
(a) Monocle.
(b) Stewart.
(c) Francis.
(d) Willkins.

11. How does Calvin characterize his father-in-law?
(a) Alice's father is cold and tightfisted with his money.
(b) Alice's father is a sweet, optimistic man.
(c) Alice's father is pessimistic and irresponsible.
(d) Alice's father is realistic, responsible man.

12. Calvin states that he never sees Alice read which type of magazine?
(a) Literary.
(b) Medical.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Finance.

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

14. What is written on the envelope in which Alice keeps special items?
(a) Trillin Family Mementos.
(b) Important Stuff.
(c) Memories.
(d) Treasures.

15. Alice tells her husband that he peaks in which year?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1976.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who writes the condolence letter that makes Calvin laugh?

3. Which phrase best characterizes the relationship that Alice has with her parents?

4. In chapter two, how does Calvin characterize his behavior during his second meeting with Alice?

5. Where does Alice's father grow up?

(see the answer keys)

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