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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes, "I am known among my friends and family as an incorrigible, even ridiculous optimist"?
(a) Alice.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Calvin.

2. What advice does Calvin receive in the 1960s from an older writer at work?
(a) That Calvin reads his own rough drafts.
(b) That it is a good idea for Calvin to have his wife look at his first drafts.
(c) That it is unwise of Calvin to show his wife his rough drafts.
(d) That Calvin shows his wife final drafts.

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

4. 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.

5. Where does Calvin keep one of the photos of Alice from the article in chapter three?
(a) On his mantle.
(b) On his bedside table.
(c) On his living room wall.
(d) On his desk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter five, an article on what subject in the Times enraged Alice?

2. What is a Trillin family motto?

3. In chapter three, Calvin includes an excerpt from an article that Alice writes about her parents. Which of the following statements summarizes the point makes in the excerpt?

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

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

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