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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 happens to Father when Alice is five?
(a) He goes to meet a business partner and never returns.
(b) He goes to buy milk and is hit by a train.
(c) He is abducted.
(d) He drives off one night and never returns.

2. What is NOT something that Alice does in Tuscon?
(a) Collects stones for jewelry.
(b) Rides horses.
(c) Browses in bookstores.
(d) Swims in the pool.

3. What does Mother bring to her family members on Christmas?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Farewell letters.
(c) Homemade gifts.
(d) Expensive boutique clothing.

4. What possession of Mother's does Aunt Frances berate Alice for touching?
(a) Her parent's gold framed wedding photo.
(b) The opal earring that Aunt Frances wants to wear.
(c) Thumb-cut crystal glasses.
(d) A nude drawing.

5. What does Arthur say that Mother gave him?
(a) Money for his medications.
(b) A drawing of his favorite lake.
(c) An entire Brittania encyclopedia set.
(d) A Magnavox stereo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Early?

2. What does Arthur say that Mother asked him to do on the way to the San?

3. What does Alice enjoy?

4. What does Mother say about Nonna's feelings for her children?

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

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