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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter two, what fact about Dick Francis and his wife does Calvin share with the reader?
(a) Francis relies on his wife to help him produce his books.
(b) Francis' wife is a frequent character in her husband's books.
(c) Francis is serious, and his wife never stops trying to impress him.
(d) Francis and his wife meet at a magazine party.

2. According to Calvin, why does Alice take out bank loans in her twenties?
(a) Alice takes out bank loans to tide her father over when he is low on money.
(b) Alice takes out bank loans to pay for her cancer treatment.
(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.

3. When does Calvin read the obituary of Dick Francis' wife?
(a) A year before Alice dies.
(b) A year after Alice dies.
(c) The year before Alice's bypass surgery.
(d) The year Alice is diagnosed with lung cancer.

4. According to Calvin, what is Alice wearing when he sees her for the first time?
(a) A black hat.
(b) A red hat.
(c) A white hat.
(d) A yellow hat.

5. In chapter two, how much time passes between Calvin's first and second meeting with Alice?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the headline in the magazine article in which Alice is featured as a model at the age of thirty-five?

2. In what month and year does Calvin first meet Alice?

3. Where does Alice's father grow up?

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

5. Which statement best describes Alice's upbringing?

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