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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Big House - Arthur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother wear when Alice visits her at the San?
(a) A discolored wig.
(b) Stiletto heels.
(c) Fuzzy slippers.
(d) A blouse with bleach spots.

2. What does Mr. Early notice about Alice?
(a) That she looks and acts just like her mother.
(b) That she has a habit of going unnoticed.
(c) That she shows a sensibility for literature.
(d) That she has an eye for art.

3. Who is Mr. Early?
(a) A piano teacher.
(b) Mother's new boyfriend.
(c) A high school English teacher.
(d) A famous local painter.

4. Who is Arlette?
(a) Her relationship is not defined.
(b) Alice's best friend.
(c) Alice's cat.
(d) Mother's roommate at the San.

5. Why does Miss O'Boyle say that Nonna 's eyes are almost always open, wet and watching?
(a) She doesn't trust Alice.
(b) She watches her parrot.
(c) She doesn't trust Miss O'Boyle.
(d) She doesn't want to miss anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing the unreliables take from Aunt Frances?

2. Who does Alice refer to as the Bobs and Ricks?

3. How do the members of Mother's family react to the gifts she gives them at Christmas?

4. Where does Mother live after she checks out of the San?

5. How does Alice feel about Mr. Early?

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