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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 Alice recall eating while her father talked of Florida, in Part One?
(a) An orange.
(b) Oatmeal.
(c) Runny eggs.
(d) Grapefruit.

2. Why did Alice's father want to bring Alice and Mother to Florida?
(a) To escape the misery of his job.
(b) To create hope and show them sun and warmth.
(c) To get a job at Disneyworld.
(d) To restore Mother's health with the healing sun and fruits.

3. What does Alice worry will harm Arthur?
(a) Steroid medication.
(b) Aunt Frances' demands.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Coffee.

4. What best describes Mother's life in the Mother-Arlette section of Part One?
(a) Disorderly.
(b) Rewarding.
(c) Anally organized.
(d) Spontaneous.

5. Where does Alice see a lot of family jewelry, precious silverware, and valuable artwork?
(a) Arlette's house.
(b) Miss O'Boyle's house.
(c) Nonna's house.
(d) The art museum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Aunt Frances?

2. What best describes Walter's appearance?

3. What character trait best describes Walter?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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