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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. What does Alice say was Nonna's opinion of Father?
(a) Mopey and depressed.
(b) Upbeat and encouraging.
(c) Too good for Mother.
(d) Artistic, but unrealistic.

2. What does Mother do to ordinary straw bags, as described in Part One?
(a) Makes them into stories with dollhouse trinkets.
(b) Makes party favors for Alice's birthday party.
(c) Turns them into masks.
(d) Weaves them with fishwire and ribbon.

3. Why doesn't Mother attend the funeral in Part Three?
(a) She has not forgiven the deceased.
(b) She has been committed again.
(c) She is not notified in time.
(d) She refuses to step foot in the Big House.

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

5. What best describes Aunt Frances?
(a) Firm, but kind.
(b) Uncertain and lacking confidence.
(c) Giving and loving.
(d) Orderly and strict.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alice ask Arthur to drive her to the San on a daily drive?

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

3. What secret wish does Alice express after Nonna's funeral?

4. How does Alice say that Nonna described Mother?

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

(see the answer key)

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