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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Calvin, what leads to his success in courting Alice?
(a) His dumb luck and good looks.
(b) His pipe smoking and fame as a writer.
(c) His dumb luck and one or two deliberate moves.
(d) His reluctance to speak.

2. In chapter six, Trillin states that studies show most marital disagreements are about:
(a) Money.
(b) Extramarital affairs.
(c) Children.
(d) Food.

3. In what publication is Alice's op-ed article on the subject of a smoking ban in New York City published?
(a) The Times.
(b) The New Yorker.
(c) The Nation.
(d) The Daily News.

4. According to Calvin, when is Alice at her "bossiest"?
(a) When she tells her daughters that smoking is not an option for them to consider.
(b) When she renovates her house.
(c) When she tells Calvin that his work on a book is not acceptable.
(d) When she is at work.

5. At the end of chapter two, Calvin states that he is reviewing the galleys of a book. What is the book's subject?
(a) Eating in New York restaurants.
(b) Riding a bus in New York.
(c) Parking in New York.
(d) Bicycling in New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which institution does Alice teach English in her mid-twenties?

2. At the end of chapter three, Calvin describes an event in Alice's life that takes her by surprise. What happens?

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

4. Which statement does Trillin make about Alice's cause of death?

5. What is the Alice Tax?

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