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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Calvin claims that the first time he sees Alice, he detects what quality about her heritage?
(a) Alice is Jewish.
(b) Alice is Irish.
(c) Alice is European.
(d) Alice is Swedish.

2. In chapter two, how much time passes between Calvin's first and second meeting with Alice?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Three weeks.

3. In the days when he is renovating his home, Trillin has this quote above his typewriter.
(a) "Words Is Money."
(b) "Money doesn't grow on trees."
(c) "Writing doesn't pay."
(d) "Time is money."

4. Calvin states that he never sees Alice read which type of magazine?
(a) Fashion.
(b) Literary.
(c) Medical.
(d) Finance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the magazine that hosts the party where Calvin first meets Alice?

2. What is the first thing that strikes Calvin about Alice when he sees her for the first time?

3. Where does Alice spend her childhood?

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

5. Where does Alice's father first meet Alice's mother?

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