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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Calvin, which one of the following qualities does NOT characterize his wife Alice?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Smart.
(c) Direct.
(d) Shy.

3. What is one of the most negative words that Alice uses to describe a person?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Passive.
(d) Aggressive.

4. In chapter five, which person is mentioned as having volunteered at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp?
(a) Emma Roberts.
(b) Julia Roberts.
(c) Julie Andrews.
(d) Paul Newman.

5. What is the name of the City College program in which Alice teaches under-prepared students?
(a) CITY.
(b) STAT.
(c) SEEK.
(d) CUNY.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alice once work?

2. What word does Calvin use to describe the hotel room about which he argues with his wife while on a business trip?

3. Which of the following best describes "Of Dragons and Garden Peas"?

4. According to Trillin, what does Alice want him to do with the money he saves during college?

5. In chapter five, an article on what subject in the Times enraged Alice?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter four, do you think Calvin Trillin is wise to not to take the advice of his colleague?

2. Why does Alice think that marrying Calvin Trillin means she has to live a modest lifestyle?

3. In what ways are Calvin Trillin and Alice lucky?

4. Why does Calvin Trillin show his wife Alice his rough drafts?

5. What is Alice's attitude toward spending money?

6. Does Alice ever exercise restraint when it comes to controversial subjects?

7. What is Alice's attitude toward cigarettes?

8. What reasons does Mina Shaughnessy give to justify her choice of clothing?

9. Why does Alice believe that "Herbie" deserves to be paid more than what he originally quoted for his contracting services?

10. In chapter five, following Alice's bypass operation, what warning does Alice's surgeon give Calvin Trillin?

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