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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Calvin, Alice believes which one of the following statements to be true?
(a) People with certain backgrounds, such as those in drug treatment programs, are unable to be taught.
(b) People with remedial skills cannot be taught.
(c) People who want to learn can be taught, no matter what their background.
(d) People who lack optimism cannot be taught.

3. In 1976, one thing that troubles Trillin about the prospect of losing his wife is:
(a) That he cannot imagine teaching his girls how to drive in New York City without Alice's help.
(b) That he cannot imagine himself cooking every meal for his girls.
(c) That he cannot imagine trusting anyone else to be involved in raising their girls.
(d) That he cannot imagine helping the girls with their homework on his own.

4. In chapter seven, Trillin recalls the following line from a radio sitcom he uses to listen to as a boy.
(a) "'Tain't funny, McGee."
(b) "Wowsers!"
(c) "There is nothing funny about a dietitian in sensible shoes."
(d) "Having a family intellectual available comes in handy when you need to translate words like 'holistic' or 'heuristics.'"

5. In chapter five, which person is mentioned as having volunteered at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp?
(a) Emma Roberts.
(b) Paul Newman.
(c) Julie Andrews.
(d) Julia Roberts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Calvin states that he never sees Alice read which type of magazine?

2. In Calvin's second poem in chapter three, he likens Alice to which of the following?

3. What word does Calvin use to describe the hotel room about which he argues with his wife while on a business trip?

4. How does Calvin portray his wife Alice in books and magazine articles written before she dies?

5. Where does Alice's father first meet Alice's mother?

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