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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Mother - Tuscon.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Alice allowed to do with Mother's possessions as they are unpacked?
(a) Decide where to keep them.
(b) Decide who to donate them to.
(c) Look, but not touch.
(d) Select one to keep in her room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice promise herself in Part One, when she is 12?

2. What does Arthur say that Mother asked him to do on the way to the San?

3. Who is Arlette?

4. What is the San?

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

(see the answer key)

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