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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Any House - Florida.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is mother treated by her mother and other family members?
(a) She is handled with kid gloves.
(b) She is respected.
(c) She is unappreciated.
(d) She is used and abused.

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

3. What is one thing the unreliables take from Aunt Frances?
(a) Money.
(b) Alice.
(c) Silverware.
(d) Her television.

4. Why is Alice concerned about Arthur in Part One (Father-Mother)?
(a) He has a rash that the doctors can't explain.
(b) He has been ill and looks tired.
(c) He seems to be losing his balance.
(d) He is very forgetful.

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(d) As shy and withdrawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does life after the death of Alice's father compare to life before his death?

2. What does Alice say is in it for her if Nonna dies?

3. How does Uncle Billy believe that Father died?

4. What kind of poets does Alice say Father liked?

5. Who beats broomsticks against the floor?

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