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

2. What does Mother do that embarrasses Alice when she visits her at the San?
(a) Sits on a piano and sings.
(b) Laughs like a crazy woman.
(c) Introduces Alice as "my sister."
(d) Cries in public.

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

4. What is true of Mother when Alice visits her at the San?
(a) She has grown fat.
(b) She has lost a lot of weight.
(c) She is calm.
(d) She is jittery.

5. What does Mother wear when Alice visits her at the San?
(a) A discolored wig.
(b) Stiletto heels.
(c) Fuzzy slippers.
(d) A blouse with bleach spots.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Alice when her father dies?

2. What does Arthur call Mother?

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

4. What does Uncle Billy tell Alice her mother needs?

5. What does Aunt Frances make Alice do?

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