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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Calvin, what does Alice exclaim when encountering a deer in a forest?
(a) "Rodent!"
(b) "Where is my camera?"
(c) "Wowsers!"
(d) "Beauty!"

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

3. At which institution does Alice teach English in her mid-twenties?
(a) Yale University.
(b) New York University.
(c) Hofstra Universtity.
(d) Wellesley College.

4. How does Calvin portray his wife Alice in books and magazine articles written before she dies?
(a) The wicked witch.
(b) The voice of reason.
(c) The cancer victim.
(d) The goofball.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice's father do for a living?

2. In chapter two, what fact about Dick Francis and his wife does Calvin share with the reader?

3. In what year does Alice die?

4. How many siblings does Alice have?

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

(see the answer key)

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