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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of chapter three, Calvin tells a story about Alice in which she makes an annual trip to which of the following locations?
(a) A brownstone in Greenwich Village.
(b) A summer home in Nova Scotia.
(c) Her best friend's grave.
(d) A plant nursery in New Jersey.

2. According to Calvin, why does he show Alice everything he writes in rough draft?
(a) Calvin does not trust his editor at work.
(b) Calvin values Alice's opinion and wants to impress her.
(c) Calvin thinks it gives her an opportunity to improve her own writing.
(d) It saves Calvin time.

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

4. In chapter three, Calvin includes an excerpt from an article that Alice writes about her parents. Which of the following statements summarizes the point makes in the excerpt?
(a) Alice leans on her mother.
(b) Alice takes care of her mother.
(c) Alice looks to her mother for advice on how to be a better parent.
(d) Alice's mother does not accept the help of others.

5. Which statement best describes Alice's upbringing?
(a) Alice is a pampered and wealthy girl who is captain of her cheerleading team.
(b) Alice is poor and lives in squalor in a basement apartment in New York City.
(c) Alice is not popular in school. She is the class brain and is virtually never asked out.
(d) Alice is spoiled. She grows up in a house with a backyard swimming pool and a basement bowling alley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Calvin's eldest daughter?

2. According to Calvin, what photo of Alice appears on the cover of the program at her memorial service?

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

4. What reasons does Calvin give for stating that "Alice doesn't look like who she is"?

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

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