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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Mother - Arlette's Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What things does Alice mention that Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy give her?
(a) Turquoise jewelry and a birthstone ring.
(b) A fancy computer and an ATM card.
(c) Cochina slippers and ruffled skirts.
(d) An iPod and a cell phone.

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

3. What happens to Walter?
(a) He leaves Alice and her mother.
(b) He becomes a born again Christian.
(c) He is mugged and falls into a coma.
(d) He dies from a heart attack.

4. How is mother treated by her mother and other family members?
(a) She is handled with kid gloves.
(b) She is unappreciated.
(c) She is used and abused.
(d) She is respected.

5. What kind of music does Walter enjoy?
(a) Show tunes.
(b) Country.
(c) Classical.
(d) Rap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother do to ordinary straw bags, as described in Part One?

2. How does Alice say Mother sounds when she speaks?

3. Why did Alice's father want to bring Alice and Mother to Florida?

4. Who is Arthur?

5. What best describes Walter and Mother's relationship?

(see the answer key)

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