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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 Nonna react to the straw bag creations of Mother's?
(a) She calls them cheap.
(b) She tosses them aside.
(c) She beams with pride.
(d) She fusses over silly details.

2. How do the members of Mother's family react to the gifts she gives them at Christmas?
(a) They are angry.
(b) They make no comment.
(c) They are pleased.
(d) They are hurt.

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

4. What does Mother do to ordinary straw bags, as described in Part One?
(a) Makes them into stories with dollhouse trinkets.
(b) Weaves them with fishwire and ribbon.
(c) Turns them into masks.
(d) Makes party favors for Alice's birthday party.

5. What is NOT something that Alice does in Tuscon?
(a) Swims in the pool.
(b) Rides horses.
(c) Collects stones for jewelry.
(d) Browses in bookstores.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mother go to the San in Part One?

2. How does Mother relate to men after the death of Alice's father?

3. What does Mother wear when Alice visits her at the San?

4. What best describes Walter and Mother's relationship?

5. What is The Big House?

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