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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. Why is Alice concerned about Arthur in Part One (Father-Mother)?
(a) He seems to be losing his balance.
(b) He has been ill and looks tired.
(c) He has a rash that the doctors can't explain.
(d) He is very forgetful.

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

3. What does Alice tell Mr. Early about Father?
(a) That she looks just like him.
(b) That he wanted to be a poet.
(c) That he was going to take her to Florida.
(d) That he killed himself.

4. 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.

5. What does Arthur say about Mother in her defense in Part One?
(a) That she understood money was meant to spread joy.
(b) That her gift was creativity, not accounting.
(c) That she was generous and gave things away.
(d) That she loved to shop for gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the unreliables?

2. Where does Alice go with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy for an annual trip?

3. What is Alice allowed to do with Mother's possessions as they are unpacked?

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

5. What does Mother do that embarrasses Alice when she visits her at the San?

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