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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. Where does Nonna sleep when Alice lives with her?
(a) In a crib-like bed.
(b) In the massive king size bed she had shared with her husband.
(c) On a twin bed just like Alice's.
(d) On the sofa by the fireplace.

2. What does Alice enjoy?
(a) Painting.
(b) Literature.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Pottery.

3. What does Alice compare her mother's trip to the San to?
(a) The rebirth of a phoenix.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Spring, after a long winter.
(d) Florida.

4. Who is Aunt Frances?
(a) Mother's sister-in-law.
(b) The old lady who lives next door.
(c) Father's 98-year-old aunt.
(d) An employee at the San.

5. What does Alice argue with her aunt and uncle about after Arthur's death?
(a) The reason he died.
(b) Where Arthur is buried.
(c) Who should pay his expenses.
(d) Who gets his Magnavox.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alice say is in it for her if Nonna dies?

3. How does Alice become an orphan?

4. What possession of Mother's does Aunt Frances berate Alice for touching?

5. What does Alice express to Mother during their conversation about Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy in Part Three: West 76th Street?

(see the answer key)

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