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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Big House - Arlette's Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arlette say that Nonna once did to Mother?
(a) Hit her with an oar.
(b) Hit her with a car.
(c) Dropped her on her head.
(d) Forgot to put her in the car for a family trip.

2. What does Mother wear on the last day Alice sees her in Part One (Mother-Arthur)?
(a) A formal ball gown.
(b) A normal looking tee shirt and jeans.
(c) The fuzzy slippers.
(d) The falling leaves coat.

3. How does life after the death of Alice's father compare to life before his death?
(a) Alice and Mother fight constantly after his death.
(b) A burden is lifted and there is hope.
(c) Mother returns to work and the family's financial state is much better after his death.
(d) The family environment becomes troubled.

4. Where does Mother live after she checks out of the San?
(a) With Arlette.
(b) At the Big House.
(c) In Florida with a woman from the San.
(d) Someplace warm with a man from the San.

5. What best describes Aunt Frances?
(a) Firm, but kind.
(b) Orderly and strict.
(c) Giving and loving.
(d) Uncertain and lacking confidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alice's main concern about living with Mother?

2. What does Alice ask Arthur when he looks tired?

3. Who wears a cracked and smelly leather jacket?

4. What does Alice promise herself in Part One, when she is 12?

5. After her mother is gone, what does Alice say is a reason that she should still be around?

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