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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, which movie is referenced?
(a) Pretty Woman.
(b) My Best Friend's Wedding.
(c) Alice in Wonderland.
(d) Guys and Dolls.

2. In Calvin's second poem in chapter three, he likens Alice to which of the following?
(a) A World War II nurse.
(b) A fast driver.
(c) A lass from Generation X.
(d) A dietitian in sensible shoes.

3. What is the SEEK program acronym stand for?
(a) Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge.
(b) Strides for Education, Equality, and Knowledge.
(c) Simplify Education, Equality and Knowledge.
(d) Save Each and Every Kid.

4. What reason does Bruno Navasky give for waiting so long reply to Alice's letter?
(a) Bruno is gathering research to support the funding project.
(b) He is angry at Alice.
(c) Alice's first letter gets lost in the mail.
(d) He is busy.

5. Trillin states that he tells people he tries to instill the following values in his daughters:
(a) Modesty and selflessness.
(b) Selfishness and rapaciousness.
(c) Frugality and conformity.
(d) Holiness and hygiene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement most closely resembles Alice's views, according to Trillin?

2. What is the relationship between Alice and Mina Shaughnessy?

3. Which of the following statements about Alice is true?

4. Trillin characterizes the relationship between Alice and his daughter Sarah as:

5. In chapter six, Trillin states that studies show most marital disagreements are about:

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