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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter five, which movie is referenced?
(a) My Best Friend's Wedding.
(b) Guys and Dolls.
(c) Pretty Woman.
(d) Alice in Wonderland.

2. According to Calvin, when is Alice at her "bossiest"?
(a) When she tells Calvin that his work on a book is not acceptable.
(b) When she tells her daughters that smoking is not an option for them to consider.
(c) When she renovates her house.
(d) When she is at work.

3. What does Mina do to cheer herself up, and to lift the spirits of those around her?
(a) She plants flowers.
(b) She plays the piano.
(c) She plays inspirational songs.
(d) She dresses nicely.

4. How old are Alice's daughters when she has her first surgery following her cancer diagnosis?
(a) Twelve and nine.
(b) Four and seven.
(c) Fourteen and eighteen.
(d) Thirty-five and thirty-eight.

5. Which of the following best describes "Of Dragons and Garden Peas"?
(a) A New England Journal of Medicine piece written by Alice.
(b) A film that Alice produces for PBS.
(c) A New Yorker piece written by Calvin Trillin.
(d) A children's book that Alice reads to her daughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Bruno Navasky give for waiting so long reply to Alice's letter?

2. In 2001, what does Alice say about their daughter Abigail's wedding?

3. What wi the parenting theory that Alice and Calvin share?

4. In chapter five, an article on what subject in the Times enraged Alice?

5. Where is Abigail's wedding reception?

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