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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 is true about Father's death?
(a) The train driver was drinking.
(b) It's a suspected suicide.
(c) It's a suspected murder.
(d) Father was drinking.

2. What is Alice allowed to do with Mother's possessions as they are unpacked?
(a) Look, but not touch.
(b) Select one to keep in her room.
(c) Decide where to keep them.
(d) Decide who to donate them to.

3. Who put coffee in their child's milk bottle?
(a) Mother.
(b) Nonna.
(c) A woman mother meets at the San.
(d) Arlette's neighbor.

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

5. Who unpacks Mother's things after she goes to the San in Part One?
(a) Aunt Frances and Arlette.
(b) Alice and Aunt Frances.
(c) Just Aunt Frances.
(d) Just Alice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Uncle Billy ask Alice at the party the summer that she is 12?

3. What best describes Nonna's social life?

4. What is NOT something that Alice does in Tuscon?

5. What does Aunt Frances tell Alice that there are rules about that she needs to learn?

(see the answer key)

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