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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 spiral notepad.
(b) With hand gestures.
(c) By writing on a slate.
(d) With Miss O'Boyle as a translator.

2. Who does Alice live with at the brownstone at West 76th Street?
(a) Gloria, her roommate.
(b) Walter, her boyfriend.
(c) Gloria, her talking bird.
(d) Walter, her husband.

3. What things does Alice mention that Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy give her?
(a) Cochina slippers and ruffled skirts.
(b) An iPod and a cell phone.
(c) A fancy computer and an ATM card.
(d) Turquoise jewelry and a birthstone ring.

4. Why does Aunt Frances say that Alice should call her rather than the nurses?
(a) So Uncle Billy can lock the house when Nonna dies.
(b) Because the nurses are unreliable.
(c) Because family should take care of family.
(d) So that Alice doesn't have to watch Nonna die.

5. What does Aunt Frances tell Alice that there are rules about that she needs to learn?
(a) Manners.
(b) The Upper Class.
(c) Dressing and fashion.
(d) Speaking to adults.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possession of Mother's does Aunt Frances berate Alice for touching?

2. Who is Mr. Early?

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

4. What is Alice's main concern about living with Mother?

5. What does Aunt Frances make Alice do?

(see the answer key)

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