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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. How does Alice become an orphan?
(a) Her father dies and Mother is institutionalized.
(b) Her father leaves and Mother dies in a car crash.
(c) Father is institutionalized and Mother leaves for Florida.
(d) Both her parents are hit by a bus.

2. What best describes Alice's life with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?
(a) Loving.
(b) Stable.
(c) An adventure.
(d) Abusive.

3. What seems to be Arlette's role in the family?
(a) To point out everyone's good points.
(b) To point out everyone's flaws.
(c) Peace keeper.
(d) Book keeper.

4. What does Walter do while listening to music?
(a) Rest and stretch.
(b) Howl.
(c) Smoke cigarettes.
(d) Play games.

5. What does Mother tell Alice they will get when they go to Florida?
(a) Healthy.
(b) Blonde and skinny.
(c) A bird.
(d) A house with a pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alice feel about Mr. Early?

2. What is true about Father's death?

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

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

5. What is Walter's favorite drink?

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