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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When does Calvin read the obituary of Dick Francis' wife?
2. What does Alice's father do for a living?
3. Where does Calvin keep one of the photos of Alice from the article in chapter three?
4. According to Calvin, why does he show Alice everything he writes in rough draft?
5. According to Calvin, what leads to his success in courting Alice?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what ways do you think Alice serves as Calvin Trillin's muse? Include characteristics that inspire his writing.
2. What are some of the adversities Alice faces throughout her life?
3. Chapter three contains two humorous poems about Alice. What theme do they share?
4. In chapter three, Calvin Trillin explains that Alice's role as caretaker to her parents has a positive impact on her life. How?
5. Does Alice believe she is accurately portrayed in Trillin's books and articles? Briefly describe why or why not.
6. When Calvin Trillin describes the first time he sees Alice in chapter two, what does he say is the first thing that strikes him about her? Is it simply her attractiveness, or something else?
7. Calvin Trillin states that from the day he meets Alice, he never stops trying to impress her. Why?
8. What event causes Alice to feel as though she loses her looks?
9. In what ways is Alice's beauty a hardship?
10. Describe Calvin Trillin's father-in-law.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following essay topics:
• Is there a thesis statement in Trillin's memoir? If so, state it, along with supporting evidence.
• Discuss the parallels between Dick Francis and his wife Mary, and Calvin Trillin and his wife Alice. What is the point Trillin is making here? In what ways does he circle back to this point again and again throughout the memoir?
• Discuss the significance of Alice's statement that Trillin is "never again as funny as you are that night" (pg. 14.) Is Alice challenging her husband with this statement? If so, in what way?
Cite examples from the book in your response.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on any one of the following aspects of Alice's beauty.
Part 1) Discuss the power and influence of Alice's beauty. How does it affect others? What opportunities does it afford her? What challenges does it bring?
Part 2) Alice is an outspoken, politically active woman who is a young woman during the time of the Feminism movement in the United States. Do you think that Alice's beauty and concern for her appearance make her unique in that context? If so, in what ways?
Cite examples from the book in your response.
Essay Topic 3
In what ways does Alice express her gratitude throughout her lifetime? What reasons does she give for being grateful? Be sure to address the following:
• How does her sense of gratitude impact others in her life?
• Do you agree with Alice's assessment that she is a lucky person?
Cite examples from the book in your response.
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