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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. Of the following, which one is an accurate statement of Calvin's views?
(a) Alice is better at reading than writing.
(b) Alice is better educated than her husband.
(c) Alice is unable to provide constructive criticism.
(d) Alice is not as educated as her husband.

2. In chapter six, Trillin states that Alice has a strong desire to ...
(a) Own a dog.
(b) Own a fur coat.
(c) Own a house.
(d) Own a white hat.

3. When Calvin and Alice fid themselves in a hotel room that is not as they expect, what do they do?
(a) They move to another hotel.
(b) They complain to hotel management.
(c) They check out and immediately go home.
(d) They make the best of it.

4. Where does Calvin and Alice have a summer home?
(a) Greenwich Village.
(b) Nova Scotia.
(c) California.
(d) Long Island.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alice's phrase for living in surroundings that are less than nice?

2. According to Calvin, his father is appalled by what kind of people?

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

4. What is the name of the book that Alice writes based on a letter she writes?

5. In chapter six, Trillin states that studies show most marital disagreements are about:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Compare Calvin Trillin's father to Alice's.

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

4. Describe what Alice means when she says that someone "doesn't have a nice life."

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

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

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

8. What is the SEEK program? Why is it important to Alice?

9. Explain the Alice Tax.

10. Describe the Trillins' trip to Japan. What does their disagreement say about their marriage?

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