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

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

3. How does Alice say Mother sounds when she speaks?
(a) Uninflectedly, like she's thinking of something else.
(b) Affected, like she is searching for the proper accent.
(c) Excitedly; she seems to echo off the walls.
(d) Quiet, like she hasn't yet woken up.

4. How does Alice refer to Arthur in Part 1?
(a) A slave.
(b) A part of the family.
(c) An indentured servant.
(d) A grandfather.

5. Who is Aunt Frances?
(a) The old lady who lives next door.
(b) An employee at the San.
(c) Mother's sister-in-law.
(d) Father's 98-year-old aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is upset about some of the things that Nonna often gives to Alice?

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

3. What does Alice ask Arthur when he looks tired?

4. Who put coffee in their child's milk bottle?

5. Why does Aunt Frances say that Alice should call her rather than the nurses?

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