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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Calvin, when is Alice at her "bossiest"?
(a) When she is at work.
(b) When she tells Calvin that his work on a book is not acceptable.
(c) When she tells her daughters that smoking is not an option for them to consider.
(d) When she renovates her house.

2. According to Calvin, which of the following best describes Alice at age fifty?
(a) Alice looks young for her age and still attracts men.
(b) Alice looks older than she is, due to her illness.
(c) Alice looks like a dietitian in sensible shoes.
(d) Alice looks just like her mother.

3. What does Calvin's father do for a living?
(a) He is a broker.
(b) He is an accountant.
(c) He is a grocer.
(d) He is a banker.

4. In chapter six, Calvin describes a home renovation project. Who acts as the project manager?
(a) Frank.
(b) Herbie.
(c) Alice's father.
(d) Alice.

5. What is written on the envelope in which Alice keeps special items?
(a) Important Stuff.
(b) Memories.
(c) Treasures.
(d) Trillin Family Mementos.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter six, Trillin states that studies show most marital disagreements are about:

2. In chapter five, an article on what subject in the Times enraged Alice?

3. What is the first book that Calvin writes after he meets Alice?

4. In what month and year does Calvin first meet Alice?

5. Which one of the following statements is true?

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