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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: West Seventy-Six - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) She's as pretty as dog chew.
(d) Her good looks are wasted.

3. What was Mr. Early doing when he died?
(a) Marching in a parade.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Reciting a poem.
(d) Gerdening.

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

5. How does Alice describe Aunt Frances' and Uncle Billy's house when she first goes to stay with them?
(a) Like a museum with off limit ropes.
(b) Like a showcase home.
(c) As a TV family house.
(d) As a no-touch house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aunt Frances tell Alice is paying for her living expenses while Mother is in the San?

2. What does Miss O'Boyle accuse Alice of when she starts coming home late at night?

3. How does Alice refer to Arthur in Part 1?

4. What possession of Mother's does Aunt Frances berate Alice for touching?

5. What promise does Alice say she neglected to keep to Mr. Early?

(see the answer key)

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