Interview with a Centenarian

Alice, a 101-year-old woman, shares her life experiences with Clara. They discuss Alice's childhood without modern technology, her role in World War II, and her career as a biology teacher. Alice reflects on gender roles, her hobbies, and the importance of staying active. She shares insights on aging, emphasizing happiness and self-reliance as keys to a long life.

Where was Alice originally from?

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• New York City

What was one of the major differences in transportation during Alice's childhood?

• Electric cars

• Bicycles

• Horse-drawn wagons

• Motorcycles

What role did Alice play during World War II?

• Codebreaker

• Mechanic

• Pilot

• Nurse

What type of toys did Alice prefer as a child?

• Video games

• Dolls

• Marbles

• Stuffed animals

What was Alice's profession before she retired?

• Engineer

• Biology teacher

• Chef

• Artist

Which insect did Alice conduct research on?

• Bees

• Butterflies

• Ants

• Spiders

What is one of Alice's current hobbies?

• Cooking

• Painting

• Playing Scrabble

• Gardening

What does Alice believe is important for living a long life?

• Eating a lot

• Being happy and active

• Avoiding work

• Sleeping all day

What is one of the hardest parts about getting old, according to Alice?

• Losing mobility

• Missing people

• Forgetting things

• Lack of energy

How does Alice feel about the prospect of dying?

• Not afraid

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Afraid