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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Alice, Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Howard's mother tell him he needs to buy?
(a) A new car.
(b) Flowers for Alice.
(c) A new suit.
(d) Bunk beds for the girls.

2. What does Alice think of Carol?
(a) She is her best friend.
(b) She lives below community moral standards.
(c) She has potential to be a great singer.
(d) She is a good influence on the neighbor kids.

3. How supportive is Howard as Alice worries about attending the funeral?
(a) He knows the perfect thing to say.
(b) He is overly attentive.
(c) He is of no help.
(d) He tries but falls short.

4. Where does Alice see Theresa?
(a) The woods.
(b) The grocery.
(c) Church.
(d) The mall.

5. When does the enormity of Lizzy's death hit Howard?
(a) While doing his farmwork.
(b) In the middle of the night.
(c) In front of her coffin.
(d) While tucking his daughters in at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alice has had no grounding in __________________.

2. Nellie will be leaving soon to work in what country?

3. What is annoying Howard about Alice lately?

4. What is Alice's husband's profession?

5. What does Nellie advise Howard to do regarding Alice?

(see the answer key)

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