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

2. 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.

3. What does Miss O'Boyle accuse Alice of when she starts coming home late at night?
(a) Stealing from Nonna.
(b) Being like Mother.
(c) Wasting her youth and good looks.
(d) Looking for trouble.

4. What is true about Father's death?
(a) Father was drinking.
(b) The train driver was drinking.
(c) It's a suspected suicide.
(d) It's a suspected murder.

5. What does Aunt Frances make Alice do?
(a) Attend an etiquette class.
(b) Take two baths a day.
(c) Let her hair grow long.
(d) Cut her hair short.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Alice and her Walter each deal with their troubled relationship?

2. Who is Miss O'Boyle?

3. How did Alice and Mr. Early keep in touch until his death?

4. Where does Alice go with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy for an annual trip?

5. Why is Mother's appearance changed when Alice goes to visit her after Nonna's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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