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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. After her mother is gone, what does Alice say is a reason that she should still be around?
(a) She had promised to take Alice to Florida.
(b) They share the same name.
(c) Father will come back looking for her.
(d) She was a good mother.

2. Alice quotes someone, maybe her father, as saying, "A man sounds like money when he-"
(a) Is aggressive and loud.
(b) Wears expensive shoes.
(c) Speaks like a poet.
(d) Makes money.

3. What is true about Alice's custody when she visits Mother at the San?
(a) Mother has lost custody of Alice.
(b) Mother has to go to a custody meeting the next day.
(c) Mother has given up custody of Alice.
(d) Aunt Frances is suing for custody of Alice.

4. Who hosts a party the summer that Alice is 12?
(a) Mother.
(b) Arlette.
(c) Alice.
(d) Uncle Billy.

5. Who is Mr. Early?
(a) A famous local painter.
(b) A piano teacher.
(c) A high school English teacher.
(d) Mother's new boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be Arlette's role in the family?

2. What does Alice worry will harm Arthur?

3. What does Alice do at the end of Part Two:The Big House- Arthur?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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