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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Alice's reasoning for agreeing to be photographed in a fashion issue of a magazine?
(a) Alice thinks it helps her husband receive better reviews of his work by critics.
(b) Alice thinks it helps her launch a modeling career.
(c) Alice thinks it is a good way to make money.
(d) Alice thinks it helps her parents receive better treatment by the nurses at the nursing home where they live.

2. What is the name of Calvin's youngest daughter?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Isabelle Alice.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Sarah.

3. According to Calvin, what photo of Alice appears on the cover of the program at her memorial service?
(a) A photo of Alice gardening. It is taken when she is in her forties.
(b) A photo of Alice teaching in a classroom. It is taken when she is in her thirties.
(c) A photo of Alice wearing a hat. It is taken when she is in her twenties.
(d) A photo of Alice taken in Italy. It is taken when she is in her fifties.

4. Where does Alice's father grow up?
(a) New York's Westchester County.
(b) Nova Scotia.
(c) New York City.
(d) Rural North Carolina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter three, who writes the article that accompanies the fashion spread in which Alice is featured?

2. Where does Alice's father first meet Alice's mother?

3. Which statement best describes Alice's upbringing?

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

5. According to Calvin, which of the following best describes Alice at age fifty?

(see the answer key)

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