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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Big House - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After her mother is gone, what does Alice say is a reason that she should still be around?
(a) She was a good mother.
(b) Father will come back looking for her.
(c) They share the same name.
(d) She had promised to take Alice to Florida.

2. Who beats broomsticks against the floor?
(a) Alice.
(b) The upstairs neighbor.
(c) Mother.
(d) Aunt Frances.

3. What does Arthur call Mother?
(a) Allie.
(b) Mrs. Bennet.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Miss Alice.

4. Where does Nonna sleep when Alice lives with her?
(a) In the massive king size bed she had shared with her husband.
(b) On the sofa by the fireplace.
(c) On a twin bed just like Alice's.
(d) In a crib-like bed.

5. What does Alice say that Nonna felt about her children?
(a) She never wanted a second child.
(b) She felt they deserved a better mother.
(c) She never wanted to have children.
(d) She adored her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother say was true of Nonna's husband?

2. What do the unreliables say about Aunt Frances?

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

4. How does Alice become an orphan?

5. What does Alice worry will harm Arthur?

(see the answer key)

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