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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of chapter three, Calvin tells a story about Alice in which she makes an annual trip to which of the following locations?
(a) A plant nursery in New Jersey.
(b) Her best friend's grave.
(c) A summer home in Nova Scotia.
(d) A brownstone in Greenwich Village.

2. Finish this sentence: Calvin states that if he works in a corporate job ...
(a) Alice helps him move up the corporate ladder.
(b) Alice helps him prepare for sales presentations.
(c) Alice competes with him for a job.
(d) Alice prevents him from climbing the corporate ladder.

3. In chapter three, Calvin includes a quote from a friend of Alice who speaks at her memorial service. Who is this person?
(a) Alice's father.
(b) Mary Francis.
(c) Nora Ephron.
(d) Mina Shaughnessy.

4. According to Calvin, what kinds of men are attracted to Alice?
(a) Comedians.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Contractors.
(d) Guys with pipes.

5. Trillin states that his goddaughter marries into a family with some involvement in what kind of industry?
(a) Pharmaceutical.
(b) Cigarette.
(c) Automotive.
(d) Fashion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Calvin's second poem in chapter three, he likens Alice to which of the following?

2. In chapter five, which movie is referenced?

3. Where does Alice once work?

4. What does Calvin's father do for a living?

5. What does Mina do to cheer herself up, and to lift the spirits of those around her?

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