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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What one subject is mentioned that Nonna and Alice talk about?
(a) Mental asylums.
(b) Mother and Father.
(c) Poetry.
(d) The history of objects in The Big House.

2. How does Mother use overripe fruit, as described in Part One?
(a) To make a wreath for Christmas.
(b) To bake a fruit cake.
(c) To decorate a mantle for Christmas.
(d) To bake a banana bread.

3. What does Mother say about Nonna's feelings for her children?
(a) That she only had room in her heart for Billy.
(b) That she was overprotective and worried constantly.
(c) That she ignored both of her children.
(d) That she resented both of her children.

4. What does Alice enjoy?
(a) Literature.
(b) Pottery.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Painting.

5. What is true about Alice's custody when she visits Mother at the San?
(a) Mother has to go to a custody meeting the next day.
(b) Aunt Frances is suing for custody of Alice.
(c) Mother has given up custody of Alice.
(d) Mother has lost custody of Alice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice ask Arthur when he looks tired?

2. How is mother treated by her mother and other family members?

3. Where does Nonna sleep when Alice lives with her?

4. How do Nonna and Alice communicate?

5. What does Mother say of Arlette's appearance?

(see the answer key)

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