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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 seven, Trillin states that Abigail works for:
(a) Teach for America.
(b) The Mall of America.
(c) The U.S. Army.
(d) The French Culinary Institute.

2. What type of cancer does Alice have?
(a) Eye cancer.
(b) Breast cancer.
(c) Lung cancer.
(d) Thyroid cancer.

3. What is the theme of the poem at the introduction of chapter three?
(a) Alice's intellectualism.
(b) Alice's 61st birthday.
(c) Alice's 50th birthday.
(d) Alice's views on taxation.

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

5. What is the headline for Alice's obituary in the Times?
(a) Social Activist, Author and Muse.
(b) College Instructor, Mother and Wife.
(c) Educator, Author and Muse.
(d) Educator, Wife and Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alice tells her husband that he peaks in which year?

2. How does Calvin portray his wife Alice in books and magazine articles written before she dies?

3. When Calvin and Alice fid themselves in a hotel room that is not as they expect, what do they do?

4. According to Calvin, which one of the following qualities does NOT characterize his wife Alice?

5. Where does Alice's father grow up?

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