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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 what year does Alice die?
(a) 1990.
(b) 2006.
(c) 1976.
(d) 2001.

2. Where does Alice's father first meet Alice's mother?
(a) At a bowling alley.
(b) At a swimming pool.
(c) Greenwich Village.
(d) The Empire State Building.

3. According to Calvin, what is Alice wearing when he sees her for the first time?
(a) A black hat.
(b) A red hat.
(c) A yellow hat.
(d) A white hat.

4. What is the first thing that strikes Calvin about Alice when he sees her for the first time?
(a) Alice is opinionated.
(b) Alice is so very pretty.
(c) Alice looks more alive than anyone he sees.
(d) Alice is talkative.

5. According to Calvin, why does Alice take out bank loans in her twenties?
(a) Alice takes out bank loans to tide her father over when he is low on money.
(b) Alice takes out bank loans to pay for her cancer treatment.
(c) Alice takes out bank loans to finance her work with disadvantaged students.
(d) Alice takes out bank loans to invest in her father's vending machine invention.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alice's father grow up?

2. In chapter three, who writes the article that accompanies the fashion spread in which Alice is featured?

3. What is Alice's mother doing for a living when she meets Alice's father?

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

5. What is the name of Calvin's youngest daughter?

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