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

2. What does Mother do to ordinary straw bags, as described in Part One?
(a) Turns them into masks.
(b) Makes party favors for Alice's birthday party.
(c) Weaves them with fishwire and ribbon.
(d) Makes them into stories with dollhouse trinkets.

3. What is Walter's favorite drink?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Ginger ale.
(d) Milk.

4. What does Alice argue with her aunt and uncle about after Arthur's death?
(a) The reason he died.
(b) Who gets his Magnavox.
(c) Who should pay his expenses.
(d) Where Arthur is buried.

5. How does Alice feel about Mr. Early?
(a) She is very uncomfortable around him.
(b) She wants to please him.
(c) She admires him and wants to follow in his footsteps.
(d) She has a crush on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alice allowed to do with Mother's possessions as they are unpacked?

2. What does Alice say was Nonna's opinion of Father?

3. Where does Alice go to visit Mother in Part Three: West 76th Street?

4. What does Mother say about Nonna's feelings for her children?

5. Who says, "Here's to you, here's to me, here's to our new home!"?

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