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

2. What is one thing the unreliables take from Aunt Frances?
(a) Her television.
(b) Silverware.
(c) Money.
(d) Alice.

3. What does Aunt Frances tell Alice that there are rules about that she needs to learn?
(a) Manners.
(b) The Upper Class.
(c) Dressing and fashion.
(d) Speaking to adults.

4. What does Uncle Billy ask Alice at the party the summer that she is 12?
(a) How she feels about living with Mother again.
(b) If she is happy living with them.
(c) What she wants to be when she grows up.
(d) If she knows how her father died.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice ask Arthur when he looks tired?

2. How is mother treated by her mother and other family members?

3. What does Alice tell Mr. Early about Father?

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

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

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