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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. How does Mother relate to men after the death of Alice's father?
(a) She seeks out troubled men.
(b) She avoids all men.
(c) She seeks a father figure.
(d) She is angry at all men.

2. What happens to Walter?
(a) He becomes a born again Christian.
(b) He is mugged and falls into a coma.
(c) He leaves Alice and her mother.
(d) He dies from a heart attack.

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

4. What does Mother wear when Alice visits her at the San?
(a) A blouse with bleach spots.
(b) Stiletto heels.
(c) A discolored wig.
(d) Fuzzy slippers.

5. What character trait best describes Walter?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Industrious.
(c) Gentle.
(d) Calculating.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alice refer to her father?

2. What is Alice's mother's name?

3. What type of feeling does Walter bring to Alice's home?

4. What does Arthur call Mother?

5. Who does Aunt Frances tell Alice is paying for her living expenses while Mother is in the San?

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