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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. In chapter five, Trillin states that he once gives a speech at the annual dinner for which organization?
(a) Yale-Newhaven Hospital.
(b) Yale University.
(c) The Yale Westchester Alumni Association.
(d) Yale Senior Society.

2. What is the Alice Tax?
(a) An idea for raising funds through college alumni associations.
(b) A fine assessed to her children when they behave badly.
(c) An idea to place a limit on how much money people keep for themselves.
(d) A fee that Alice charges her husband for reading his rough drafts.

3. 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) It's going to be worth the trouble. Your children grow up here.
(c) Sooner or later, we're all going to leave, and this is going to be your place.
(d) I broke the banister.

4. Which governor does Alice tease about being a Republican?
(a) Governor George Pataki.
(b) Governor Mario Cuomo.
(c) Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
(d) Governor Olympia Snowe.

5. What does Mina do to cheer herself up, and to lift the spirits of those around her?
(a) She plants flowers.
(b) She dresses nicely.
(c) She plays the piano.
(d) She plays inspirational songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter five, which person is mentioned as having volunteered at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp?

2. What is one of Alice's pet peeves?

3. Which phrase best describes Alice's religious views?

4. Where does Calvin and Alice purchase their first home?

5. What is the name of the book that Alice writes based on a letter she writes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Alice believes that all people are capable of learning and can be taught new things, regardless of their background, provided they have the desire. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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

3. Explain the Alice Tax.

4. What is the one thing that Alice forbids her teenage daughters from doing?

5. In chapter six, explain Calvin Trillin's theory about the person who makes out the mortgage check in a marriage.

6. Why does Calvin Trillin show his wife Alice his rough drafts?

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

8. What is Alice's attitude toward cigarettes?

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

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

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