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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: West Seventy-Six - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who unpacks Mother's things after she goes to the San in Part One?
(a) Aunt Frances and Arlette.
(b) Just Aunt Frances.
(c) Just Alice.
(d) Alice and Aunt Frances.

2. Why does Alice ask Arthur to drive her to the San on a daily drive?
(a) To tell Mother she is leaving with the unreliables.
(b) To be close to Mother.
(c) To bring Mother homemade bread.
(d) To bring Mother home.

3. What does Alice say is in it for her if Nonna dies?
(a) Drama and experience.
(b) Nothing; she will have to live with Uncle Billy.
(c) She hopes to live in the Big House with Arthur.
(d) An inheritance.

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

5. How did Alice and Mr. Early keep in touch until his death?
(a) Meeting for coffee.
(b) Letters.
(c) Email.
(d) Phone calls.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alice express to Mother during their conversation about Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy in Part Three: West 76th Street?

3. What does Miss O'Boyle accuse Alice of when she starts coming home late at night?

4. Where does Nonna sleep when Alice lives with her?

5. What does Arthur say about Mother in her defense in Part One?

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