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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. Who beats broomsticks against the floor?
(a) The upstairs neighbor.
(b) Alice.
(c) Aunt Frances.
(d) Mother.

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

3. Who says, "Here's to you, here's to me, here's to our new home!"?
(a) Alice.
(b) Father.
(c) Mother.
(d) Arthur.

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

5. What best describes Alice's life with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?
(a) An adventure.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Loving.
(d) Stable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alice allowed to do with Mother's possessions as they are unpacked?

2. Why is Alice concerned about Arthur in Part One (Father-Mother)?

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

4. How does Alice refer to her father?

5. What does Mother bring to her family members on Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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