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

2. What does Arlette say that Nonna once did to Mother?
(a) Dropped her on her head.
(b) Hit her with a car.
(c) Hit her with an oar.
(d) Forgot to put her in the car for a family trip.

3. Why does Alice ask Arthur to drive her to the San on a daily drive?
(a) To bring Mother home.
(b) To tell Mother she is leaving with the unreliables.
(c) To bring Mother homemade bread.
(d) To be close to Mother.

4. What happens to Walter?
(a) He is mugged and falls into a coma.
(b) He leaves Alice and her mother.
(c) He dies from a heart attack.
(d) He becomes a born again Christian.

5. What does Arthur say that Mother gave him?
(a) A drawing of his favorite lake.
(b) A Magnavox stereo.
(c) Money for his medications.
(d) An entire Brittania encyclopedia set.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Billy do to some of Nonna's valuable pictures?

2. Who cares for Nonna's property?

3. What seems to be Arlette's role in the family?

4. How old is Alice when her father dies?

5. Who does Aunt Frances tell Alice is paying for her living expenses while Mother is in the San?

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