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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the San?
(a) An office complex.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A mental asylum.
(d) A museum.

3. What does Mother bring to her family members on Christmas?
(a) Homemade gifts.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Expensive boutique clothing.
(d) Farewell letters.

4. What does Alice say is in it for her if Nonna dies?
(a) She hopes to live in the Big House with Arthur.
(b) Nothing; she will have to live with Uncle Billy.
(c) An inheritance.
(d) Drama and experience.

5. What does Alice compare her mother's trip to the San to?
(a) Florida.
(b) Spring, after a long winter.
(c) The rebirth of a phoenix.
(d) Nebraska.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter do while listening to music?

2. How does Walter make Mother feel about herself?

3. How does Alice say that Arthur dies?

4. What does Arthur say about Mother in her defense in Part One?

5. What do the unreliables say about Aunt Frances?

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