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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. Who does Mother live with when Alice goes to visit her after Nonna's funeral?
(a) Another woman she met at the San.
(b) Mr. Early.
(c) Aunt Frances.
(d) Her cats.

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

3. How does Alice refer to her father?
(a) Papa.
(b) Daddy.
(c) George.
(d) Father.

4. Who is Arthur driving when he dies?
(a) Aunt Frances.
(b) No one.
(c) Uncle Billy.
(d) A burn victim.

5. How does Alice say that Nonna described Mother?
(a) As shy and withdrawn.
(b) As eager to please.
(c) As precocious, loud and boisterous.
(d) As spirited and energetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Alice and Arthur sometimes nap?

2. How did Alice and Mr. Early keep in touch until his death?

3. What does Alice's family believe is in Florida?

4. Who does Mother blame for the circumstances of her life?

5. What does Arthur say that Mother asked him to do on the way to the San?

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