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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In chapter three, Calvin includes a quote from a friend of Alice who speaks at her memorial service. Who is this person?
(a) Mary Francis.
(b) Alice's father.
(c) Nora Ephron.
(d) Mina Shaughnessy.

3. Where does Calvin keep one of the photos of Alice from the article in chapter three?
(a) On his mantle.
(b) On his bedside table.
(c) On his desk.
(d) On his living room wall.

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

5. According to Calvin, he never stops trying to do what?
(a) Come out of his shell.
(b) Remember what Alice is wearing the night he meets her.
(c) Gain Alice's trust.
(d) Impress Alice.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Calvin, what leads to his success in courting Alice?

2. What reasons does Calvin give for stating that "Alice doesn't look like who she is"?

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

4. According to Calvin, what kinds of men are attracted to Alice?

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

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