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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. When does Mother go to the San in Part One?
(a) On the day that Alice's father dies.
(b) One winter when Alice is ten.
(c) One winter after she finishes her painting project.
(d) On the day she dresses for a job interview.

2. Who beats broomsticks against the floor?
(a) Aunt Frances.
(b) Mother.
(c) Alice.
(d) The upstairs neighbor.

3. What does Alice's family believe is in Florida?
(a) An abundance of sweet, ripe fruits.
(b) Job opportunities for an artist.
(c) Homes that the working class can afford to buy.
(d) Doctors who understand the healing power of nature.

4. How does Walter make Mother feel about herself?
(a) Stupid and incompetent.
(b) Like she is a better person than she used to be.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Needed and nurturing.

5. What does Arthur say that Mother gave him?
(a) A Magnavox stereo.
(b) An entire Brittania encyclopedia set.
(c) A drawing of his favorite lake.
(d) Money for his medications.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Billy ask Alice at the party the summer that she is 12?

2. What does Alice say she feels like, living with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?

3. How does Alice describe Aunt Frances' and Uncle Billy's house when she first goes to stay with them?

4. What type of feeling does Walter bring to Alice's home?

5. Where does Mother live after she checks out of the San?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Walter's departure.

2. How would you describe Mother's relationships with men?

3. Describe some of Mother's strengths.

4. How does Alice feel about going back to live with Mother after she is institutionalized and Alice moves in with Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy?

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

6. How does Nonna feel about Mother?

7. Does Uncle Billy love Alice?

8. Describe Mother's unusual behavior in the first chapter of Florida.

9. Who are the primary influences in Alice's life when she is 15?

10. Was Father a happy man?

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