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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 does Mother tell Alice they will get when they go to Florida?
(a) Blonde and skinny.
(b) A bird.
(c) A house with a pool.
(d) Healthy.

2. What best describes Walter and Mother's relationship?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Supportive.
(c) Troubled.
(d) Dismissive.

3. Who wears a cracked and smelly leather jacket?
(a) Father.
(b) Alice.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Walter.

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

5. What does Alice say she feels like, living with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?
(a) The daughter they never had.
(b) A visitor.
(c) An honored guest.
(d) Unwanted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice compare her mother's trip to the San to?

2. What is The Big House?

3. What does Mother say of Arlette's appearance?

4. What does Walter do while listening to music?

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

(see the answer key)

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