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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the unreliables say about Aunt Frances?

2. What is true about Father's death?

3. What is The Big House?

4. Who does Aunt Frances tell Alice is paying for her living expenses while Mother is in the San?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain if you believe that Alice is happy living with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy.

2. Explain the circumstances that lead to Alice becoming an orphan.

3. Describe the Big House.

4. How would you describe Mother's relationships with men?

5. Describe Mother's unusual behavior in the first chapter of Florida.

6. Is Uncle Billy satisfied with his life?

7. Why is Florida important to Alice?

8. What kind of a person is Arlette?

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

10. Does Uncle Billy love Alice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the Fivey family legacy? What legacy does Father leave to Alice? To what degree does each character choose to accept or reject the legacy they are given?

Essay Topic 2

To what degree is Alice's life, personality and destiny shaped by her parents? Analyze the effects of nature, nurture, being a victim, and making choices in Alice's life.

Essay Topic 3

The Fiveys seem to struggle to communicate with one another.

1) How is Nonna's inability to speak reflect on the Fiveys?

2) How do different members of Alice's family attempt to communicate their love for each other?

3) Which member of the family is the best and worst communicator? Explain your answer.

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