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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 recall eating while her father talked of Florida, in Part One?
(a) Grapefruit.
(b) Runny eggs.
(c) An orange.
(d) Oatmeal.

2. What is one thing the unreliables take from Aunt Frances?
(a) Her television.
(b) Alice.
(c) Money.
(d) Silverware.

3. What does Florida represent to Alice and mother?
(a) A place to find Alice's father.
(b) Healing and health.
(c) A solution to their financial woes.
(d) Utopia and an escape.

4. What do the unreliables say about Aunt Frances?
(a) That she is like every white woman.
(b) That she is cruel.
(c) That she is glad to be rid of Alice.
(d) That she pays well.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Walter make Mother feel about herself?

2. Why does Alice ask Arthur to drive her to the San on a daily drive?

3. What is Walter's favorite drink?

4. Does Alice want to live with Mother again?

5. How does Mother relate to men after the death of Alice's father?

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