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

2. What happens to Father when Alice is five?
(a) He goes to meet a business partner and never returns.
(b) He is abducted.
(c) He goes to buy milk and is hit by a train.
(d) He drives off one night and never returns.

3. What does Alice say is one of her mother's unusual behaviors?
(a) Knocking on a doorway before entering a room.
(b) Rubbing her back against walls.
(c) Licking her fingernails.
(d) Obsessively turning the faucet off and on.

4. What best describes Aunt Frances?
(a) Orderly and strict.
(b) Uncertain and lacking confidence.
(c) Giving and loving.
(d) Firm, but kind.

5. What does Alice say was Nonna's opinion of Father?
(a) Mopey and depressed.
(b) Too good for Mother.
(c) Upbeat and encouraging.
(d) Artistic, but unrealistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her mother is gone, what does Alice say is a reason that she should still be around?

2. How does Alice feel about Mr. Early?

3. How does Alice become an orphan?

4. Where does Mother live after she checks out of the San?

5. What does Mr. Early notice about Alice?

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