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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Arthur - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Uncle Billy believe that Father died?
(a) Murder.
(b) His poor driving.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Accidental overdose.

2. What kind of music does Walter enjoy?
(a) Country.
(b) Show tunes.
(c) Classical.
(d) Rap.

3. Who is Walter?
(a) Alice's uncle.
(b) Mother's boyfriend.
(c) A stray dog.
(d) Alice's pet cat.

4. What promise does Alice say she neglected to keep to Mr. Early?
(a) To become a poet.
(b) To meet him for coffee.
(c) To attend his retirement party.
(d) To take his class at a local college.

5. What things does Alice mention that Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy give her?
(a) An iPod and a cell phone.
(b) Cochina slippers and ruffled skirts.
(c) A fancy computer and an ATM card.
(d) Turquoise jewelry and a birthstone ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Walter and Mother's relationship?

2. What type of feeling does Walter bring to Alice's home?

3. Why does Miss O'Boyle say that Nonna 's eyes are almost always open, wet and watching?

4. What does Alice recall eating while her father talked of Florida, in Part One?

5. What does Walter do while listening to music?

(see the answer key)

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