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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 Uncle Billy tell Alice her mother needs?
(a) A man.
(b) Rest.
(c) Psychological therapy.
(d) Medical treatment.

2. How does Alice scare Arlette when she visits her?
(a) By teasing an angry tomcat.
(b) By almost drowning in an innertube.
(c) By choking on her dinner.
(d) By falling out of a tree.

3. Who is upset about some of the things that Nonna often gives to Alice?
(a) Mother.
(b) Miss O'Boyle.
(c) Uncle Billy and Aunt Frances.
(d) Arthur.

4. What best describes Aunt Frances?
(a) Giving and loving.
(b) Firm, but kind.
(c) Uncertain and lacking confidence.
(d) Orderly and strict.

5. What does Arthur say about Mother in her defense in Part One?
(a) That she was generous and gave things away.
(b) That she understood money was meant to spread joy.
(c) That she loved to shop for gifts.
(d) That her gift was creativity, not accounting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Florida represent to Alice and mother?

2. What happens to Father when Alice is five?

3. What is Alice's main concern about living with Mother?

4. What is the San?

5. How do the members of Mother's family react to the gifts she gives them at Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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