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

2. In chapter six, what does a carpenter named Frank tell Alice during her home renovation project?
(a) I underestimate the amount of money this project costs you.
(b) Sooner or later, we're all going to leave, and this is going to be your place.
(c) I broke the banister.
(d) It's going to be worth the trouble. Your children grow up here.

3. What is Alice's Law of Compensatory Cash Flow?
(a) Any money not spent on a luxury you can't afford is the equivalent of windfall income.
(b) After a certain level of income, the government should take everything.
(c) Things like perfume, clothing, and jewelry should be purchased with money from her own paychecks.
(d) A tax theory.

4. Which woman serve as a personal and professional mentor to Alice?
(a) Jane Maher.
(b) Maggie Smith.
(c) Mina Shaughnessy.
(d) Annie Navasky.

5. According to Trillin, what does Alice want him to do with the money he saves during college?
(a) Use it for their wedding.
(b) Buy her a fur coat.
(c) Use it as a down payment for their first house.
(d) Put it in their children's college fund.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alice's phrase for living in surroundings that are less than nice?

2. Trillin states that he is brought up in which city?

3. In what publication is Alice's op-ed article on the subject of a smoking ban in New York City published?

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

5. What is the Alice Tax?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Calvin Trillin, what makes a person an intellectual?

5. Describe the Trillins' trip to Japan. What does their disagreement say about their marriage?

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

7. Does Alice ever exercise restraint when it comes to controversial subjects?

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

9. What is Alice's attitude toward cigarettes?

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

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