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

2. Which of the following best describes "Of Dragons and Garden Peas"?
(a) A New England Journal of Medicine piece written by Alice.
(b) A children's book that Alice reads to her daughters.
(c) A film that Alice produces for PBS.
(d) A New Yorker piece written by Calvin Trillin.

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

4. Why does Calvin not want to pay the contractor more money than he originally quotes for their home project?
(a) The estimated should be correct before starting the project.
(b) He breaks the banister.
(c) He does a bad job on the project.
(d) He steals Alice's fur coat.

5. Which one of the following statements is true?
(a) Mina Shaughnessy is surgeon.
(b) Mina Shaughnessy is a medical technician.
(c) Mina Shaughnessy is a dietitian.
(d) Mina Shaughnessy is fourteen years older than Alice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alice's Law of Compensatory Cash Flow?

2. Alice serves on the board of what organization for children with cancer and other illnesses?

3. What is Alice's professional background?

4. Which phrase best describes Alice's religious views?

5. In the days when he is renovating his home, Trillin has this quote above his typewriter.

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