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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 Alice say is in it for her if Nonna dies?
(a) She hopes to live in the Big House with Arthur.
(b) An inheritance.
(c) Nothing; she will have to live with Uncle Billy.
(d) Drama and experience.

2. Who is upset about some of the things that Nonna often gives to Alice?
(a) Mother.
(b) Uncle Billy and Aunt Frances.
(c) Miss O'Boyle.
(d) Arthur.

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

4. What happens to Father when Alice is five?
(a) He is abducted.
(b) He goes to buy milk and is hit by a train.
(c) He drives off one night and never returns.
(d) He goes to meet a business partner and never returns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true of Mother when Alice visits her at the San?

2. What type of feeling does Walter bring to Alice's home?

3. What does Alice say is one of her mother's unusual behaviors?

4. What does Arlette say that Nonna once did to Mother?

5. What best describes Aunt Frances?

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