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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Any House - Florida.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alice's Walter die?
(a) He has a sudden heart attack.
(b) He overdoses on Perdocan and Scotch.
(c) He is killed by thugs over a gambling debt.
(d) He is hit by a Geryhound bus.

2. What does Arlette suggest is the reason that Mother is mentally unstable?
(a) That Nonna hit her with an oar.
(b) That Nonna dropped her on her head.
(c) Heredity.
(d) That she was neglected as a child.

3. What health problem does Uncle Billy have in the last part of the story?
(a) Sleep Apnea.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Breathing problems.
(d) Heart problems.

4. What does Arthur say about Mother in her defense in Part One?
(a) That her gift was creativity, not accounting.
(b) That she understood money was meant to spread joy.
(c) That she loved to shop for gifts.
(d) That she was generous and gave things away.

5. Who does Aunt Frances tell Alice is paying for her living expenses while Mother is in the San?
(a) Arlette.
(b) Nonna.
(c) Uncle Billy.
(d) Mother's Trust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one of Mother's friends ask Alice about?

2. What does Alice worry will harm Arthur?

3. Where does Alice see a lot of family jewelry, precious silverware, and valuable artwork?

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

5. How old is Alice in Part Four: West 76th-Mother?

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