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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old are Alice's daughters when she has her first surgery following her cancer diagnosis?
(a) Twelve and nine.
(b) Fourteen and eighteen.
(c) Thirty-five and thirty-eight.
(d) Four and seven.

2. According to Calvin, which of the following best describes Alice at age fifty?
(a) Alice looks like a dietitian in sensible shoes.
(b) Alice looks young for her age and still attracts men.
(c) Alice looks just like her mother.
(d) Alice looks older than she is, due to her illness.

3. Where does Alice's father first meet Alice's mother?
(a) Greenwich Village.
(b) At a swimming pool.
(c) The Empire State Building.
(d) At a bowling alley.

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

5. According to Calvin, what does Alice exclaim when encountering a deer in a forest?
(a) "Where is my camera?"
(b) "Rodent!"
(c) "Wowsers!"
(d) "Beauty!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the City College program in which Alice teaches under-prepared students?

2. What is Alice's maiden name?

3. In chapter three, Calvin includes a quote from a friend of Alice who speaks at her memorial service. Who is this person?

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

5. At the end of chapter three, Calvin describes an event in Alice's life that takes her by surprise. What happens?

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