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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alice buy a fur coat?
(a) To wear during the cold New York City winters.
(b) To wear to a fashion show.
(c) To wear during the cold Nova Scotia winters.
(d) To wear on a trip to Alaska.

2. What is the headline for Alice's obituary in the Times?
(a) Educator, Wife and Mother.
(b) Social Activist, Author and Muse.
(c) Educator, Author and Muse.
(d) College Instructor, Mother and Wife.

3. What word does Calvin use to describe the hotel room about which he argues with his wife while on a business trip?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Spacious.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Spartan.

4. Why does Calvin endorse Alice's policy about school plays?
(a) He agrees that there are far better ways to spend an evening than sitting in a smelly auditorium.
(b) He agrees that attending school plays is a waste of everyone's time, but eating dinner together is fundamental to raising children properly.
(c) He agrees that attending school plays gives parents an opportunity to demonstrate their priorities.
(d) He agrees that attending school plays is not as important as attending church together.

5. What is the name of the City College program in which Alice teaches under-prepared students?
(a) CITY.
(b) STAT.
(c) SEEK.
(d) CUNY.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alice's professional background?

2. One of Alice's doctors says the following:

3. In chapter seven, Trillin includes an excerpt from a New Yorker article written by Alice. What is the subject of that article?

4. "You ware the coolest girl I know" is said at the memorial service for which person?

5. In chapter five, Alice is quoted as saying the following about her mother:

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