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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Calvin and Alice have a summer home?
(a) Nova Scotia.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Greenwich Village.
(d) California.

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

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

4. Which of the following statements about Alice is true?
(a) She promotes the idea of cigarette lounges in New York City.
(b) She is a chain-smoker.
(c) She hates cigarettes.
(d) She fights for smoker's rights.

5. Who says, "we both want desperate love, approval, and admiration from each other"?
(a) Calvin.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Alice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Alice's mother suffer from?

2. In chapter three, Calvin includes a quote from a friend of Alice who speaks at her memorial service. Who is this person?

3. Trillin states that his goddaughter marries into a family with some involvement in what kind of industry?

4. Which of the following best describes "Of Dragons and Garden Peas"?

5. In chapter three, what is the name of the publication in which Alice is featured in a fashion spread?

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