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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Calvin claims that the first time he sees Alice, he detects what quality about her heritage?
(a) Alice is Swedish.
(b) Alice is Jewish.
(c) Alice is Irish.
(d) Alice is European.

2. What type of child does Alice gravitate toward at the the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp?
(a) The child who has the biggest chip on his or her shoulder.
(b) The child who needs the most help.
(c) The child who has the most fun.
(d) The child who is the loudest.

3. 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?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) King Lear.
(d) Hamlet.

4. What is the name of the Calvin's eldest daughter?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mary.
(d) Abigail.

5. Calvin states that among married couples, the one who makes out the mortgage check is more like to do what?
(a) Be more cautious about spending money.
(b) Be more generous.
(c) Be more successful.
(d) Be more relaxed about spending money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter six, Trillin states that studies show most marital disagreements are about:

2. According to Calvin, what photo of Alice appears on the cover of the program at her memorial service?

3. In chapter six, what does a carpenter named Frank tell Alice during her home renovation project?

4. In an e-mail, what does Alice say she is watching on TV the day after her daughter Abigail's wedding?

5. In chapter four, an encounter is described taking place in an elevator between Alice and a young boy with cancer. What does he say about her type of cancer?

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