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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Calvin portray his wife Alice in books and magazine articles written before she dies?
(a) The cancer victim.
(b) The voice of reason.
(c) The goofball.
(d) The wicked witch.

2. What is Alice's reasoning for agreeing to be photographed in a fashion issue of a magazine?
(a) Alice thinks it helps her parents receive better treatment by the nurses at the nursing home where they live.
(b) Alice thinks it helps her husband receive better reviews of his work by critics.
(c) Alice thinks it helps her launch a modeling career.
(d) Alice thinks it is a good way to make money.

3. According to Calvin, he never stops trying to do what?
(a) Impress Alice.
(b) Remember what Alice is wearing the night he meets her.
(c) Gain Alice's trust.
(d) Come out of his shell.

4. Alice tells her husband that he peaks in which year?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1976.

5. In chapter six, Trillin states that studies show most marital disagreements are about:
(a) Extramarital affairs.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following statements is true?

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

3. Trillin states that his goddaughter marries into a family with some involvement in what kind of industry?

4. In chapter one, Calvin includes an excerpt from a letter that Alice writes to a woman who is victimized. What Shakespeare play does she reference in her letter?

5. According to Calvin, what kinds of men are attracted to Alice?

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