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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. In chapter three, Calvin includes a quote from a friend of Alice who speaks at her memorial service. Who is this person?
2. What is the theme of the poem at the introduction of chapter three?
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?
4. What is the headline for Alice's obituary in the Times?
5. According to Calvin, what is Alice wearing when he sees her for the first time?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Calvin Trillin's father-in-law.
2. According to Calvin Trillin, Alice's beauty gives her some advantages. Explain.
3. In chapter two, Calvin Trillin reveals that he never stops trying to impress his wife Alice. Give an example of this.
4. Calvin Trillin states that from the day he meets Alice, he never stops trying to impress her. Why?
5. In chapter one, Calvin Trillin states that the stories he writes about his family can be compared what kinds of television shows?
6. What is one positive quality that Alice inherits from her father? Why do you think this quality is especially beneficial to Alice?
7. What does Alice keep in her Important Things envelope? Why are the things inside it so important to her?
8. What are some of the adversities Alice faces throughout her life?
9. In chapter three, Calvin Trillin explains that Alice's role as caretaker to her parents has a positive impact on her life. How?
10. Does Alice believe she is accurately portrayed in Trillin's books and articles? Briefly describe why or why not.
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 about the levels of perseverance exhibited by Alice and Calvin.
Part 1) In what ways does Alice or Calvin exhibit perseverance?
Part 2) What keeps them hopeful?
Part 3) Do either person ever lose hope? If so, when? What is the outcome?
Cite examples from the book in your response.
Essay Topic 3
Calvin Trillin states that Alice takes on a caretaker role with her parents early on in life.
Part 1) Compare and contrast the type of relationship Alice has with her parents with that of Alice's relationship with her own daughters.
Part 2) Who is a better role model, Alice or Alice's mother? Why?
Include examples from the book.
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