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

2. How does Alice refer to Arthur in Part 1?
(a) A slave.
(b) An indentured servant.
(c) A part of the family.
(d) A grandfather.

3. What does Mother wear when Alice visits her at the San?
(a) A blouse with bleach spots.
(b) Fuzzy slippers.
(c) A discolored wig.
(d) Stiletto heels.

4. Where does Father die?
(a) In bed.
(b) In the river that flows under Main Street.
(c) In his car.
(d) In the ravine by the train tracks.

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 no-touch house.
(d) As a TV family house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the unreliables?

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

4. What does Mother bring to her family members on Christmas?

5. What best describes Mother's life in the Mother-Arlette section of Part One?

(see the answer key)

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