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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Big House - Arlette's Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Miss O'Boyle say that Nonna 's eyes are almost always open, wet and watching?
(a) She doesn't trust Alice.
(b) She doesn't trust Miss O'Boyle.
(c) She watches her parrot.
(d) She doesn't want to miss anything.

3. How does Alice describe Aunt Frances' and Uncle Billy's house when she first goes to stay with them?
(a) As a TV family house.
(b) Like a showcase home.
(c) As a no-touch house.
(d) Like a museum with off limit ropes.

4. How old is Alice when her father dies?
(a) It's her 7th birthday.
(b) She doesn't remember.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

5. What does Alice recall eating while her father talked of Florida, in Part One?
(a) Grapefruit.
(b) An orange.
(c) Runny eggs.
(d) Oatmeal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Nonna's social life?

2. How does life after the death of Alice's father compare to life before his death?

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

4. Where does Father die?

5. Where does Mother live after she checks out of the San?

(see the answer key)

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