1. What is the first book that Calvin writes after he meets Alice?
(a) A romance novel.
(b) A biography.
(c) A collection of comic short stories.
(d) A mystery novel.

2. What assumption does Alice make before she marries Calvin?
(a) She is the breadwinner in her marriage to Calvin.
(b) She has to make due with modest possessions after she marries Calvin.
(c) She is relatively well-off after she marries Calvin.
(d) She is very wealthy after she marries Calvin.

3. What disease does Alice's mother suffer from?
(a) Alzheimer's.
(b) Lung cancer.
(c) Ovarian cancer.
(d) Emphysema.

4. Trillin states that he is brought up in which city?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Kansas City.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) New York City.

5. What does Mina do to cheer herself up, and to lift the spirits of those around her?
(a) She plays the piano.
(b) She plants flowers.
(c) She plays inspirational songs.
(d) She dresses nicely.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, Calvin includes an excerpt from a letter that Alice writes to a woman who is victimized. What Shakespeare play does she reference in her letter?

2. How old is Alice when she is asked to be photographed by Doug Kirkland and model spring fashions in a magazine?

3. How does Calvin characterize his father-in-law?

4. According to Calvin, Alice has especially strong views about which of the following subjects?

5. In chapter two, how does Calvin characterize his behavior during his second meeting with Alice?

(see the answer key)

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