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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Arthur - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mother use overripe fruit, as described in Part One?
(a) To make a wreath for Christmas.
(b) To decorate a mantle for Christmas.
(c) To bake a banana bread.
(d) To bake a fruit cake.

2. Why does Aunt Frances say that Alice should call her rather than the nurses?
(a) Because the nurses are unreliable.
(b) Because family should take care of family.
(c) So Uncle Billy can lock the house when Nonna dies.
(d) So that Alice doesn't have to watch Nonna die.

3. What does Mother do that embarrasses Alice when she visits her at the San?
(a) Laughs like a crazy woman.
(b) Introduces Alice as "my sister."
(c) Sits on a piano and sings.
(d) Cries in public.

4. Who is Walter?
(a) Mother's boyfriend.
(b) A stray dog.
(c) Alice's uncle.
(d) Alice's pet cat.

5. What does Alice say is one of her mother's unusual behaviors?
(a) Obsessively turning the faucet off and on.
(b) Rubbing her back against walls.
(c) Knocking on a doorway before entering a room.
(d) Licking her fingernails.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Arthur headed when he dies?

2. What is NOT something that Alice does in Tuscon?

3. How does Alice refer to Arthur in Part 1?

4. Who is Arthur driving when he dies?

5. What best describes Mother before she goes to the San?

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