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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the City College program in which Alice teaches under-prepared students?
(a) SEEK.
(b) CUNY.
(c) STAT.
(d) CITY.

2. How old is Alice when she is asked to be photographed by Doug Kirkland and model spring fashions in a magazine?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Thirty-five.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Twenty-two.

3. In chapter five, what does Calvin state about his conversation with Alice's doctor following her bypass operation?
(a) He is disappointed that Alice no longer is able to participate in charades.
(b) He is disappointed that Alice no longer is able to play tennis.
(c) He begins to feel scared.
(d) He has new reason to hope.

4. In chapter one, what object does Alice wave in the air following Calvin's speech?
(a) A book.
(b) A pen.
(c) A shoe.
(d) A cigarette.

5. What word does Calvin use to describe the hotel room about which he argues with his wife while on a business trip?
(a) Spacious.
(b) Luxurious.
(c) Spartan.
(d) Dirty.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Calvin, his father is appalled by what kind of people?

2. Trillin states that while on a trip to a foreign country, the main subject for discussion by American tourists is ...

3. According to Trillin, Alice always says what about parents?

4. What does Abigail do for a living?

5. In chapter five, Alice is quoted as saying the following about her mother:

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