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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Big House - Tucson.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What things does Alice mention that Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy give her?
(a) Cochina slippers and ruffled skirts.
(b) An iPod and a cell phone.
(c) A fancy computer and an ATM card.
(d) Turquoise jewelry and a birthstone ring.

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

3. What is The Big House?
(a) An art museum.
(b) Nonna's house.
(c) Miss O'Boyle's house.
(d) A mental asylum.

4. Where does Alice see a lot of family jewelry, precious silverware, and valuable artwork?
(a) Arlette's house.
(b) Nonna's house.
(c) Miss O'Boyle's house.
(d) The art museum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music does Walter enjoy?

2. What best describes Walter's appearance?

3. What does Uncle Billy do to some of Nonna's valuable pictures?

4. Who unpacks Mother's things after she goes to the San in Part One?

5. What does Alice ask Arthur when he looks tired?

(see the answer key)

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