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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Calvin, why does Alice take out bank loans in her twenties?
(a) Alice takes out bank loans to pay for her cancer treatment.
(b) Alice takes out bank loans to tide her father over when he is low on money.
(c) Alice takes out bank loans to finance her work with disadvantaged students.
(d) Alice takes out bank loans to invest in her father's vending machine invention.

2. Why does Calvin not want to pay the contractor more money than he originally quotes for their home project?
(a) He does a bad job on the project.
(b) He breaks the banister.
(c) He steals Alice's fur coat.
(d) The estimated should be correct before starting the project.

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

4. In chapter one, what object does Alice wave in the air following Calvin's speech?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A book.
(c) A pen.
(d) A shoe.

5. Calvin states that he and his wife disagree about which of the following details from the night when they first meet?
(a) The hat and the pipe smoke.
(b) The food and the beverages.
(c) The hat and the punch bowl.
(d) The pipe smoke and the glow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter five, which movie is referenced?

2. How old are Alice's daughters when she has her first surgery following her cancer diagnosis?

3. How many siblings does Alice have?

4. Which woman serve as a personal and professional mentor to Alice?

5. What is Alice's professional background?

(see the answer key)

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