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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In chapter five, Alice is quoted as saying the following about her mother:
(a) " ... the most loving and devoted mother in the world."
(b) " ... an intellectual in a time when women are only expected to be pretty."
(c) " ... a role model to me and to women everywhere."
(d) " ... the least cool person I have ever known."
2. Which of the following statements about Alice is true?
(a) She is a chain-smoker.
(b) She hates cigarettes.
(c) She fights for smoker's rights.
(d) She promotes the idea of cigarette lounges in New York City.
3. At which institution does Alice teach English in her mid-twenties?
(a) Wellesley College.
(b) New York University.
(c) Hofstra Universtity.
(d) Yale University.
4. In Calvin's second poem in chapter three, he likens Alice to which of the following?
(a) A lass from Generation X.
(b) A World War II nurse.
(c) A dietitian in sensible shoes.
(d) A fast driver.
5. According to Calvin, his father is appalled by what kind of people?
(a) People who can't even afford groceries spending money on a cleaning woman.
(b) People who can't even afford a cleaning woman living in a house that has to be rented most summers to pay the taxes.
(c) People who can't even afford rent traveling to Italy.
(d) People who can't even afford sending their children to college spending money on fur coats.
Short Answer Questions
1. In chapter six, Calvin describes a home renovation project. Who acts as the project manager?
2. Alice serves on the board of what organization for children with cancer and other illnesses?
3. Calvin states that among married couples, the one who makes out the mortgage check is more like to do what?
4. When does Calvin read the obituary of Dick Francis' wife?
5. According to Calvin, what photo of Alice appears on the cover of the program at her memorial service?
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