Still Alice

What is the main profession of Alice Howland in "Still Alice"?

• Lawyer

• Professor

• Doctor

• Artist

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which university does Alice work at in the novel?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

• University of Chicago

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What type of dementia is Alice diagnosed with in "Still Alice"?

• Vascular dementia

• Alzheimer's disease

• Lewy body dementia

• Frontotemporal dementia

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does Alice's relationship with her daughter Lydia change throughout the novel?

• It becomes strained and distant.

• It does not change significantly.

• They become closer as Lydia supports her.

• They become hostile towards each other.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role does Alice's husband, John, play in her life after her diagnosis?

• He becomes her primary caregiver.

• He distances himself from her.

• He leaves her for another woman.

• He supports her but struggles with the reality of her condition.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the significance of Alice's speech at the Alzheimer's Association conference. What does it represent in the context of the novel?

• Her final public appearance

• A turning point in her acceptance of her disease

• A moment of complete confusion and forgetfulness

• An irrelevant event in the plot

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the symbolism of Alice's BlackBerry in "Still Alice." What does it represent in her life?

• Connection to her professional life

• Her declining cognitive abilities

• A lifeline to her past memories

• Both A and B

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of Alice's illness on her professional identity and self-perception.

• It has little to no impact on her self-perception.

• It leads her to feel more empowered.

• It causes a significant crisis in her sense of self.

• It improves her relationships with colleagues.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary method Alice uses to try to maintain her memory?

• Medication

• Physical exercise

• Cognitive exercises and reminders

• She does not attempt to maintain her memory.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Alice's diagnosis affect her relationship with her other children, besides Lydia?

• It brings them closer together.

• It creates tension and misunderstanding.

• There is no significant change.

• They become more protective of her.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept