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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. 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.

2. Who calls Alice to tell her about Mr. Early's death?
(a) Aunt Frances.
(b) Mother.
(c) Mrs. Early.
(d) Arlette.

3. What does Mother say of Arlette's appearance?
(a) She chased her good looks away on the last train.
(b) She's as pretty as dog chew.
(c) Her good looks are wasted.
(d) She's as pretty as a pail of worms.

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

5. What best describes Aunt Frances?
(a) Orderly and strict.
(b) Giving and loving.
(c) Firm, but kind.
(d) Uncertain and lacking confidence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Alice refer to Arthur in Part 1?

3. What does Arthur say that Mother gave him?

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

5. What do the unreliables say about Aunt Frances?

(see the answer key)

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