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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Arthur - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Early encourage Alice to do?
(a) Go to Florida alone.
(b) Move in with Mother.
(c) Become a poet.
(d) Become a musician.

2. Why is Alice concerned about Arthur in Part One (Father-Mother)?
(a) He seems to be losing his balance.
(b) He is very forgetful.
(c) He has a rash that the doctors can't explain.
(d) He has been ill and looks tired.

3. How does life after the death of Alice's father compare to life before his death?
(a) Alice and Mother fight constantly after his death.
(b) Mother returns to work and the family's financial state is much better after his death.
(c) The family environment becomes troubled.
(d) A burden is lifted and there is hope.

4. How do the members of Mother's family react to the gifts she gives them at Christmas?
(a) They are hurt.
(b) They are pleased.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They make no comment.

5. Who is Walter?
(a) Mother's boyfriend.
(b) A stray dog.
(c) Alice's pet cat.
(d) Alice's uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alice go with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy for an annual trip?

2. Why does Alice first return to the Big House years after leaving?

3. Why does Miss O'Boyle say that Nonna 's eyes are almost always open, wet and watching?

4. How does Alice describe Aunt Frances' and Uncle Billy's house when she first goes to stay with them?

5. What does Mr. Early notice about Alice?

(see the answer key)

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