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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. Who is Aunt Frances?
(a) An employee at the San.
(b) The old lady who lives next door.
(c) Father's 98-year-old aunt.
(d) Mother's sister-in-law.

2. How does life after the death of Alice's father compare to life before his death?
(a) The family environment becomes troubled.
(b) Alice and Mother fight constantly after his death.
(c) Mother returns to work and the family's financial state is much better after his death.
(d) A burden is lifted and there is hope.

3. How does Mother use overripe fruit, as described in Part One?
(a) To bake a fruit cake.
(b) To bake a banana bread.
(c) To make a wreath for Christmas.
(d) To decorate a mantle for Christmas.

4. What does Alice compare her mother's trip to the San to?
(a) Spring, after a long winter.
(b) Florida.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) The rebirth of a phoenix.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Alice's father want to bring Alice and Mother to Florida?

2. Does Alice want to live with Mother again?

3. What does Mother wear on the last day Alice sees her in Part One (Mother-Arthur)?

4. What does Florida represent to Alice and mother?

5. What best describes Alice's life with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?

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