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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Mother go to the San in Part One?
(a) On the day she dresses for a job interview.
(b) On the day that Alice's father dies.
(c) One winter after she finishes her painting project.
(d) One winter when Alice is ten.

3. 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 was generous and gave things away.
(d) That she loved to shop for gifts.

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

5. What best describes Alice's life with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?
(a) An adventure.
(b) Stable.
(c) Loving.
(d) Abusive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother bring to her family members on Christmas?

2. Where do Alice and Arthur sometimes nap?

3. What is Walter's favorite drink?

4. What does Uncle Billy tell Alice her mother needs?

5. What best describes Aunt Frances?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alice's friendship with Arthur.

2. Why do you think Alice and her mother have the same name?

3. Is Alice destined to follow in Mother's footsteps?

4. How does Nonna feel about Mother?

5. Describe the Big House.

6. Does Alice like living in Tuscon?

7. Is it good for Alice to spend time with Mother?

8. How does Alice feel about going back to live with Mother after she is institutionalized and Alice moves in with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?

9. Does Alice relate to the unreliables?

10. Why are Mother's crystal glasses important to Alice?

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