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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Big House - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Alice allowed to do with Mother's possessions as they are unpacked?
(a) Look, but not touch.
(b) Select one to keep in her room.
(c) Decide who to donate them to.
(d) Decide where to keep them.

2. Who does Aunt Frances tell Alice is paying for her living expenses while Mother is in the San?
(a) Uncle Billy.
(b) Arlette.
(c) Nonna.
(d) Mother's Trust.

3. Who wears a cracked and smelly leather jacket?
(a) Alice.
(b) Father.
(c) Walter.
(d) Arthur.

4. What type of feeling does Walter bring to Alice's home?
(a) Fear.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Hope.
(d) Security.

5. What things does Alice mention that Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy give her?
(a) A fancy computer and an ATM card.
(b) An iPod and a cell phone.
(c) Turquoise jewelry and a birthstone ring.
(d) Cochina slippers and ruffled skirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mother live at the time of Nonna's funeral?

2. What best describes Aunt Frances?

3. Who is upset about some of the things that Nonna often gives to Alice?

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

5. What does Mr. Early encourage Alice to do?

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