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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. What does Alice promise herself in Part One, when she is 12?
(a) That she will live with Mother again.
(b) That she won't let Aunt Frances have Mother's jewelry.
(c) That she will be a poet like Father.
(d) That she will not be like Mother.

2. What does Mother bring to her family members on Christmas?
(a) Farewell letters.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Homemade gifts.
(d) Expensive boutique clothing.

3. 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.

4. What does Arthur say that Mother asked him to do on the way to the San?
(a) Drive faster.
(b) Stop for a milkshake.
(c) Take her home.
(d) Take her out of state.

5. What does Mother do that embarrasses Alice when she visits her at the San?
(a) Introduces Alice as "my sister."
(b) Laughs like a crazy woman.
(c) Cries in public.
(d) Sits on a piano and sings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true about Father's death?

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

3. What things does Alice mention that Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy give her?

4. What does Alice say is one of her mother's unusual behaviors?

5. What is Walter's favorite drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Florida important to Alice?

2. Does Alice want to be like her mother?

3. How is Arthur's presence during Mother's trip to the San in Part One: Mother-Arthur important?

4. Is Uncle Billy satisfied with his life?

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

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

7. Is Alice destined to follow in Mother's footsteps?

8. What kind of a person is Arlette?

9. How does Alice compare Walter and Father?

10. Is it good for Alice to spend time with Mother?

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