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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. Where does Alice's father first meet Alice's mother?
2. Where does Calvin keep one of the photos of Alice from the article in chapter three?
3. At the end of chapter two, Calvin states that he is reviewing the galleys of a book. What is the book's subject?
4. What is the name of Calvin's youngest daughter?
5. Calvin states that he never sees Alice read which type of magazine?
Short Essay Questions
1. In chapter one, Trillin reveals that although his readers become familiar with Alice as a sensible, somewhat serious character in his books and articles, they never really know her. Why?
2. What is one positive quality that Alice inherits from her father? Why do you think this quality is especially beneficial to Alice?
3. In what ways are Alice's looks, coupled with the superficial facts about her background, misleading?
4. Does Alice believe she is accurately portrayed in Trillin's books and articles? Briefly describe why or why not.
5. Chapter three contains two humorous poems about Alice. What theme do they share?
6. Describe Calvin Trillin's father-in-law.
7. According to Calvin Trillin, Alice's beauty gives her some advantages. Explain.
8. 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?
9. What are some of the adversities Alice faces throughout her life?
10. In chapter three, why does Alice accept the request to be photographed in a fashion issue of a magazine?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay in which you make an argument for or against the Alice Tax. Compare and contrast the Alice Tax with Alice's Law of Compensatory Cash Flow. Cite examples from the book in your response.
Essay Topic 2
In what ways does Trillin rely on his wife Alice in his professional life?
Part 1) What function does she have in Trillin's work routine?
Part 2) How is she portrayed in Trillin's writings?
Part 3) In what ways does Alice serve as a muse to her husband?
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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