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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: West Seventy-Six - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arthur say about Mother in her defense in Part One?
(a) That her gift was creativity, not accounting.
(b) That she loved to shop for gifts.
(c) That she was generous and gave things away.
(d) That she understood money was meant to spread joy.

2. Who calls Alice to tell her about Mr. Early's death?
(a) Mother.
(b) Mrs. Early.
(c) Aunt Frances.
(d) Arlette.

3. How does Walter respond when Alice asks him to move out of her brownstone?
(a) He leaves immediately, swearing.
(b) He threatens her and hits her.
(c) He says he will only leave if she pays him.
(d) He promises he can change.

4. Who unpacks Mother's things after she goes to the San in Part One?
(a) Aunt Frances and Arlette.
(b) Just Alice.
(c) Alice and Aunt Frances.
(d) Just Aunt Frances.

5. How did Alice and Mr. Early keep in touch until his death?
(a) Phone calls.
(b) Letters.
(c) Email.
(d) Meeting for coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arlette suggest is the reason that Mother is mentally unstable?

2. What does Alice say is in it for her if Nonna dies?

3. What does Arlette say that Nonna once did to Mother?

4. What does Arthur say that Mother asked him to do on the way to the San?

5. Where does Mother live after she checks out of the San?

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