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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter three, who writes the article that accompanies the fashion spread in which Alice is featured?
(a) Alice Trillin.
(b) Mina Shaughnessy.
(c) Nora Ephron.
(d) Calvin.

2. Who writes the condolence letter that makes Calvin laugh?
(a) Mina Shaughnessy.
(b) Dick Francis.
(c) Richard Harris.
(d) Roger Wilkins.

3. What is the headline in the magazine article in which Alice is featured as a model at the age of thirty-five?
(a) The beauty and the brain.
(b) The picture of health.
(c) College instructor, mother and wife.
(d) About Alice.

4. Where does Alice attend college?
(a) New York University.
(b) Wellesley College.
(c) Hofstra University.
(d) City University of New York.

5. What is the name of the Calvin's eldest daughter?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mary.
(d) Maggie.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Calvin, what does Alice exclaim when encountering a deer in a forest?

2. How old is Alice when she is asked to be photographed by Doug Kirkland and model spring fashions in a magazine?

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

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

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

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