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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the most negative words that Alice uses to describe a person?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Passive.
(d) Stupid.

2. In chapter six, Trillin states that Alice has a strong desire to ...
(a) Own a fur coat.
(b) Own a house.
(c) Own a white hat.
(d) Own a dog.

3. In chapter five, which movie is referenced?
(a) Guys and Dolls.
(b) Alice in Wonderland.
(c) Pretty Woman.
(d) My Best Friend's Wedding.

4. What is one of Alice's pet peeves?
(a) Cigarette companies that give young people the impression that smoking is cool.
(b) Traveling to foreign countries.
(c) Getting speeding tickets.
(d) Spending money on clothes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Trillin states that his goddaughter marries into a family with some involvement in what kind of industry?

2. In chapter five, what does Calvin state about his conversation with Alice's doctor following her bypass operation?

3. According to Calvin, his wife enjoys spending money on which one of the following?

4. What is the name of the City College program in which Alice teaches under-prepared students?

5. What is the Alice Tax?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter four, do you think Calvin Trillin is wise to not to take the advice of his colleague?

2. What is Alice's attitude toward spending money?

3. True or false: Alice shies away from taboo subjects. Explain your answer.

4. Why does Alice think that marrying Calvin Trillin means she has to live a modest lifestyle?

5. In chapter five, following Alice's bypass operation, what warning does Alice's surgeon give Calvin Trillin?

6. Compare Calvin Trillin's father to Alice's.

7. In what ways are Calvin Trillin and Alice lucky?

8. What is the SEEK program? Why is it important to Alice?

9. Describe what Alice means when she says that someone "doesn't have a nice life."

10. Explain the Alice Tax.

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