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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which governor does Alice tease about being a Republican?
(a) Governor Mario Cuomo.
(b) Governor George Pataki.
(c) Governor Olympia Snowe.
(d) Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

2. Alice tells people that her husband's idea of alternative medicine is ...
(a) Eating apricot pits.
(b) Eating macrobiotic food.
(c) A doctor who hasn't gone to Johns Hopkins.
(d) A doctor educated in Germany.

3. Calvin states that among married couples, the one who makes out the mortgage check is more like to do what?
(a) Be more generous.
(b) Be more successful.
(c) Be more cautious about spending money.
(d) Be more relaxed about spending money.

4. Which of the following best describes "Of Dragons and Garden Peas"?
(a) A New England Journal of Medicine piece written by Alice.
(b) A New Yorker piece written by Calvin Trillin.
(c) A film that Alice produces for PBS.
(d) A children's book that Alice reads to her daughters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter seven, Trillin recalls the following line from a radio sitcom he uses to listen to as a boy.

2. What is the headline for Alice's obituary in the Times?

3. In 2001, what does Alice say about their daughter Abigail's wedding?

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

5. What reason does Bruno Navasky give for waiting so long reply to Alice's letter?

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