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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 does Alice worry will harm Arthur?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Aunt Frances' demands.
(c) Steroid medication.
(d) Coffee.

2. Where does Alice go with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy for an annual trip?
(a) Florida.
(b) Lake Kerr.
(c) Tuscon.
(d) Walt Disney Land.

3. After her mother is gone, what does Alice say is a reason that she should still be around?
(a) Father will come back looking for her.
(b) They share the same name.
(c) She had promised to take Alice to Florida.
(d) She was a good mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true of Mother when Alice visits her at the San?

2. How does Nonna react to the straw bag creations of Mother's?

3. What does Mother do to ordinary straw bags, as described in Part One?

4. Why did Alice's father want to bring Alice and Mother to Florida?

5. What is the San?

(see the answer key)

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