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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Arthur - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Nonna and Alice communicate?
(a) By writing on a slate.
(b) By writing on a spiral notepad.
(c) With hand gestures.
(d) With Miss O'Boyle as a translator.

2. What is true of Alice's boyfriend?
(a) He is younger and an athlete.
(b) He is older and very handsome.
(c) He is older and unattractive.
(d) He is younger and acne prone.

3. Where does Father die?
(a) In bed.
(b) In his car.
(c) In the river that flows under Main Street.
(d) In the ravine by the train tracks.

4. Alice quotes someone, maybe her father, as saying, "A man sounds like money when he-"
(a) Makes money.
(b) Is aggressive and loud.
(c) Wears expensive shoes.
(d) Speaks like a poet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur do for mother?

2. What best describes Walter's appearance?

3. Who wears a cracked and smelly leather jacket?

4. How does Alice refer to her father?

5. Where is Arthur headed when he dies?

(see the answer key)

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