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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In chapter seven, Trillin includes an excerpt from a New Yorker article written by Alice. What is the subject of that article?
(a) Socialism in the United States.
(b) The objectification of women in Hollywood.
(c) Her will to live. She wants to live to see her daughters get married.
(d) The tricky art of gardening in Nova Scotia.

3. In chapter five, Alice is quoted as saying the following about her mother:
(a) " ... an intellectual in a time when women are only expected to be pretty."
(b) " ... the most loving and devoted mother in the world."
(c) " ... the least cool person I have ever known."
(d) " ... a role model to me and to women everywhere."

4. In Alice's letter to Bruno Navasky, she states:
(a) It really isn't your fault, and there isn't much you can do about it except try to get the flower pot off your head and go on walking.
(b) I want to express my views on pending medical legislation.
(c) I've seen every single one of your plays and I have an idea for a script that I would like to discuss with you.
(d) I am very disappointed by an experience I have while shopping in your store.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter three, what is the name of the publication in which Alice is featured in a fashion spread?

2. Of the following, which does Calvin NOT list among those Alice frequently takes care of?

3. In chapter seven, Trillin recalls that he encourages Abigail to work at:

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

5. Which of the following statements does Alice NOT make in the e-mail that she writes the day after Abigail's wedding?

(see the answer key)

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