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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Nonna's house located?
(a) Across the lake from Uncle Billy's house.
(b) In the city, next to an art museum.
(c) Down the street from the San.
(d) In front of a vast expanse of protected government land.

2. Who is Arlette?
(a) Alice's cat.
(b) Alice's best friend.
(c) Mother's roommate at the San.
(d) Her relationship is not defined.

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

4. How do the members of Mother's family react to the gifts she gives them at Christmas?
(a) They make no comment.
(b) They are pleased.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are hurt.

5. What is true about Nonna?
(a) She cannot speak.
(b) She is very active and loves to swim.
(c) She has fostered over 20 children.
(d) She is blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Nonna's social life?

2. What does Alice promise herself in Part One, when she is 12?

3. What does Arlette say that Nonna once did to Mother?

4. What best describes Walter's appearance?

5. What does Arthur call Mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the circumstances that lead to Alice becoming an orphan.

2. Do you think Father intended to take his family to Florida?

3. Describe some of Mother's strengths.

4. Explain if you believe that Alice is happy living with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy.

5. Why are the little gifts that Nonna gives to Alice important?

6. Why do you think Mother makes such extravagant gifts for her family at Christmas?

7. Does Alice relate to the unreliables?

8. How does Nonna feel about Mother?

9. Is Aunt Frances selfish?

10. Is Uncle Billy satisfied with his life?

(see the answer keys)

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