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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 do the unreliables say about Aunt Frances?
(a) That she is like every white woman.
(b) That she is glad to be rid of Alice.
(c) That she pays well.
(d) That she is cruel.

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

3. Where does Alice go with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy for an annual trip?
(a) Lake Kerr.
(b) Florida.
(c) Walt Disney Land.
(d) Tuscon.

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

5. What does Arlette suggest is the reason that Mother is mentally unstable?
(a) That Nonna hit her with an oar.
(b) That Nonna dropped her on her head.
(c) Heredity.
(d) That she was neglected as a child.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What seems to be Arlette's role in the family?

3. What does Alice enjoy?

4. What is one thing the unreliables take from Aunt Frances?

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

(see the answer key)

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