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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her mother is gone, what does Alice say is a reason that she should still be around?

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

3. What does Aunt Frances tell Alice that there are rules about that she needs to learn?

4. Who is Nonna?

5. What does Mother say of Arlette's appearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Describe Walter's departure.

3. Why do you think Alice and her mother have the same name?

4. Why are Mother's crystal glasses important to Alice?

5. What is Walter like?

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

7. Describe some of Mother's strengths.

8. Is Uncle Billy satisfied with his life?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Father's absence or Mr. Early's presence in Alice's life have a greater impact on the person she becomes by the end of the story? Write an analysis of this question and support your answer with specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the following events contributed to Alice's coming of age in the novel.

1) Mother going to the San.

2) Moving to the Big House.

3) Arthur's death.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of creativity, art and literature in Florida.

1)Compare and contrast the way that Father, Alice and Mr. Early use literature in their lives.

2) Do Mother's artistic talents contribute in any meaningful ways to the lives of anyone in the story?

3) How does Alice use her own literary talents in a meaningful way?

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