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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 say of Arlette's appearance?
(a) She's as pretty as a pail of worms.
(b) She chased her good looks away on the last train.
(c) She's as pretty as dog chew.
(d) Her good looks are wasted.

2. What is The Big House?
(a) Nonna's house.
(b) Miss O'Boyle's house.
(c) An art museum.
(d) A mental asylum.

3. What does Alice's family believe is in Florida?
(a) Job opportunities for an artist.
(b) An abundance of sweet, ripe fruits.
(c) Doctors who understand the healing power of nature.
(d) Homes that the working class can afford to buy.

4. Who is Miss O'Boyle?
(a) Mother's nurse.
(b) Nonna's nurse.
(c) The woman Nonna works for.
(d) Alice's social worker.

5. What best describes Walter's appearance?
(a) Soft curves and sharp eyes.
(b) Losing hair and scruffy.
(c) Disappointed mouth and Einstein hair.
(d) Fat and overgrown with hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Florida represent to Alice and mother?

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

3. What does Walter do while listening to music?

4. What does Arthur say about Mother in her defense in Part One?

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

(see the answer key)

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