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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 NOT something that Alice does in Tuscon?
(a) Rides horses.
(b) Swims in the pool.
(c) Browses in bookstores.
(d) Collects stones for jewelry.

2. Who is Arlette?
(a) Alice's best friend.
(b) Mother's roommate at the San.
(c) Her relationship is not defined.
(d) Alice's cat.

3. Who is Arthur?
(a) Mother's boss.
(b) An employee at the San.
(c) Alice's school friend.
(d) An employee of Aunt Frances.

4. Why did Alice's father want to bring Alice and Mother to Florida?
(a) To create hope and show them sun and warmth.
(b) To escape the misery of his job.
(c) To restore Mother's health with the healing sun and fruits.
(d) To get a job at Disneyworld.

5. How does Alice say Mother sounds when she speaks?
(a) Quiet, like she hasn't yet woken up.
(b) Affected, like she is searching for the proper accent.
(c) Excitedly; she seems to echo off the walls.
(d) Uninflectedly, like she's thinking of something else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who unpacks Mother's things after she goes to the San in Part One?

2. How is mother treated by her mother and other family members?

3. How old is Alice when she goes to live with Nonna?

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

5. What kind of music does Walter enjoy?

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