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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 that Nonna felt about her children?
(a) She adored her children.
(b) She felt they deserved a better mother.
(c) She never wanted to have children.
(d) She never wanted a second child.

2. How does Alice say that Nonna described Mother?
(a) As precocious, loud and boisterous.
(b) As eager to please.
(c) As shy and withdrawn.
(d) As spirited and energetic.

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

4. What happens to Father when Alice is five?
(a) He is abducted.
(b) He goes to buy milk and is hit by a train.
(c) He drives off one night and never returns.
(d) He goes to meet a business partner and never returns.

5. What does Arlette suggest is the reason that Mother is mentally unstable?
(a) That Nonna dropped her on her head.
(b) That she was neglected as a child.
(c) That Nonna hit her with an oar.
(d) Heredity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Billy tell Alice her mother needs?

2. Who is Miss O'Boyle?

3. What is Walter's favorite drink?

4. What does Uncle Billy ask Alice at the party the summer that she is 12?

5. How do the members of Mother's family react to the gifts she gives them at Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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