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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alice's father first meet Alice's mother?
(a) Greenwich Village.
(b) At a swimming pool.
(c) At a bowling alley.
(d) The Empire State Building.

2. Alice tells her husband that he peaks in which year?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1963.

3. How old is Alice when she is asked to be photographed by Doug Kirkland and model spring fashions in a magazine?
(a) Twenty-two.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Thirty-five.
(d) Nineteen.

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

5. How does Calvin characterize his father-in-law?
(a) Alice's father is cold and tightfisted with his money.
(b) Alice's father is realistic, responsible man.
(c) Alice's father is a sweet, optimistic man.
(d) Alice's father is pessimistic and irresponsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter three, what is the name of the publication in which Alice is featured in a fashion spread?

2. How does Calvin describe the impact of Alice's beauty on her life?

3. When does Calvin read the obituary of Dick Francis' wife?

4. In chapter two, how much time passes between Calvin's first and second meeting with Alice?

5. According to Calvin, he never stops trying to do what?

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