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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Calvin states that he and his wife disagree about which of the following details from the night when they first meet?
(a) The hat and the punch bowl.
(b) The food and the beverages.
(c) The pipe smoke and the glow.
(d) The hat and the pipe smoke.

2. According to Calvin, why does he show Alice everything he writes in rough draft?
(a) Calvin thinks it gives her an opportunity to improve her own writing.
(b) It saves Calvin time.
(c) Calvin values Alice's opinion and wants to impress her.
(d) Calvin does not trust his editor at work.

3. What is Alice's mother doing for a living when she meets Alice's father?
(a) Alice's mother is a teacher.
(b) Alice's mother is a secretary.
(c) Alice's mother is a model.
(d) Alice's mother is a novelist.

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

5. Of the following, which does Calvin NOT list among those Alice frequently takes care of?
(a) Stray animals.
(b) Alice's children.
(c) Cancer patients.
(d) Alice's parents.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of chapter two, Calvin states that he is reviewing the galleys of a book. What is the book's subject?

3. Calvin claims that the first time he sees Alice, he detects what quality about her heritage?

4. Which phrase best characterizes the relationship that Alice has with her parents?

5. In what year does Alice die?

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