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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 two, how does Calvin characterize his behavior during his second meeting with Alice?
(a) A rough draft in need of edits.
(b) A winning job interview.
(c) A desperate comedy routine.
(d) A boring college lecture.

2. In chapter seven, Trillin states that Abigail works for:
(a) The French Culinary Institute.
(b) The U.S. Army.
(c) Teach for America.
(d) The Mall of America.

3. In chapter seven, Trillin recalls that he encourages Abigail to work at:
(a) CNN.
(b) Yale University.
(c) The Food Network.
(d) Cravath, Swaine & Moore.

4. In chapter eight, Trillin reveals that, like Alice, he undergoes which surgery?
(a) A bypass operation.
(b) A foot amputation.
(c) A facelift.
(d) An organ transplant.

5. Where does Calvin keep one of the photos of Alice from the article in chapter three?
(a) On his bedside table.
(b) On his desk.
(c) On his living room wall.
(d) On his mantle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the club where Alice sometimes has lunch with her friend Wally Popolizio?

2. At the end of chapter two, Calvin states that he is reviewing the galleys of a book. What is the book's subject?

3. Alice tells people that her husband's idea of alternative medicine is ...

4. What is written on the envelope in which Alice keeps special items?

5. Which one of the following statements is true?

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