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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Mother - Arlette's Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Billy tell Alice her mother needs?
(a) Rest.
(b) A man.
(c) Psychological therapy.
(d) Medical treatment.

2. Who is Arlette?
(a) Mother's roommate at the San.
(b) Alice's best friend.
(c) Her relationship is not defined.
(d) Alice's cat.

3. How does Nonna react to the straw bag creations of Mother's?
(a) She calls them cheap.
(b) She fusses over silly details.
(c) She tosses them aside.
(d) She beams with pride.

4. How old is Alice when her father dies?
(a) It's her 7th birthday.
(b) Ten.
(c) She doesn't remember.
(d) Five.

5. What does Mother wear on the last day Alice sees her in Part One (Mother-Arthur)?
(a) A formal ball gown.
(b) The falling leaves coat.
(c) The fuzzy slippers.
(d) A normal looking tee shirt and jeans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Alice want to live with Mother again?

2. How does life after the death of Alice's father compare to life before his death?

3. What is the San?

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

5. What things does Alice mention that Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy give her?

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