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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Calvin characterize his father-in-law?
(a) Alice's father is cold and tightfisted with his money.
(b) Alice's father is realistic, responsible man.
(c) Alice's father is a sweet, optimistic man.
(d) Alice's father is pessimistic and irresponsible.

2. According to Calvin, what photo of Alice appears on the cover of the program at her memorial service?
(a) A photo of Alice teaching in a classroom. It is taken when she is in her thirties.
(b) A photo of Alice gardening. It is taken when she is in her forties.
(c) A photo of Alice taken in Italy. It is taken when she is in her fifties.
(d) A photo of Alice wearing a hat. It is taken when she is in her twenties.

3. In chapter three, what is the name of the publication in which Alice is featured in a fashion spread?
(a) The New Yorker.
(b) Monocle.
(c) Time.
(d) Times Magazine.

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

5. Calvin states that he and his wife disagree about which of the following details from the night when they first meet?
(a) The pipe smoke and the glow.
(b) The hat and the pipe smoke.
(c) The hat and the punch bowl.
(d) The food and the beverages.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Calvin read the obituary of Dick Francis' wife?

2. What is the theme of the poem at the introduction of chapter three?

3. At the end of chapter three, Calvin describes an event in Alice's life that takes her by surprise. What happens?

4. Where does Calvin keep one of the photos of Alice from the article in chapter three?

5. According to Calvin, why does Alice take out bank loans in her twenties?

(see the answer key)

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