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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 Arthur do for mother?
(a) Mows her lawn.
(b) Buys her lunch.
(c) Carries her groceries.
(d) Drives her to the San.

2. What best describes Alice's life with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?
(a) Loving.
(b) Stable.
(c) Abusive.
(d) An adventure.

3. What type of feeling does Walter bring to Alice's home?
(a) Hope.
(b) Fear.
(c) Security.
(d) Sadness.

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

5. What does Alice's family believe is in Florida?
(a) An abundance of sweet, ripe fruits.
(b) Job opportunities for an artist.
(c) Homes that the working class can afford to buy.
(d) Doctors who understand the healing power of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Arthur?

2. What character trait best describes Walter?

3. What best describes Mother before she goes to the San?

4. What does Alice compare her mother's trip to the San to?

5. Does Alice want to live with Mother again?

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