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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. What does Uncle Billy do to some of Nonna's valuable pictures?
(a) He sells them at a pawn shop and gives her the money.
(b) He writes his name on the back.
(c) He has them framed for her.
(d) He rehangs them in her bedroom.

2. Why does Miss O'Boyle say that Nonna 's eyes are almost always open, wet and watching?
(a) She doesn't trust Alice.
(b) She doesn't trust Miss O'Boyle.
(c) She watches her parrot.
(d) She doesn't want to miss anything.

3. What does Alice say is in it for her if Nonna dies?
(a) Drama and experience.
(b) An inheritance.
(c) She hopes to live in the Big House with Arthur.
(d) Nothing; she will have to live with Uncle Billy.

4. What does Alice ask Arthur when he looks tired?
(a) Where the bus stop is.
(b) How he is sleeping.
(c) If he needs to rest.
(d) If he is taking his medication.

5. What does Arlette suggest is the reason that Mother is mentally unstable?
(a) That she was neglected as a child.
(b) Heredity.
(c) That Nonna hit her with an oar.
(d) That Nonna dropped her on her head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alice ask Arthur to drive her to the San on a daily drive?

2. What one subject is mentioned that Nonna and Alice talk about?

3. How does Alice feel about Mr. Early?

4. How does Alice scare Arlette when she visits her?

5. Where does Alice go with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy for an annual trip?

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