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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, Calvin includes an excerpt from an article that Alice writes about her parents. Which of the following statements summarizes the point makes in the excerpt?
(a) Alice's mother does not accept the help of others.
(b) Alice leans on her mother.
(c) Alice looks to her mother for advice on how to be a better parent.
(d) Alice takes care of her mother.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Calvin characterize his father-in-law?

2. In chapter two, how much time passes between Calvin's first and second meeting with Alice?

3. At which institution does Alice teach English in her mid-twenties?

4. Where does Alice spend her childhood?

5. What is the theme of the poem at the introduction of chapter three?

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