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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. What does Alice ask Arthur when he looks tired?

2. Who hosts a party the summer that Alice is 12?

3. Who says, "Here's to you, here's to me, here's to our new home!"?

4. What best describes Nonna's social life?

5. Why does Alice ask Arthur to drive her to the San on a daily drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of a person is Arlette?

2. Is Uncle Billy satisfied with his life?

3. Describe the Big House.

4. Is Aunt Frances selfish?

5. Describe Walter's departure.

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

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

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

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

10. Why do Aunt Frances and Arlette take charge of unpacking Mother's things?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Money is a constant theme in Florida. Answer the following questions regarding money.

1) Why is Alice so quick to pay her Walter to leave?

2) How would the story be different if Alice's family was poor instead of wealthy?

3) Would Aunt Frances and Uncle Billy still be as greedy if they did not have money?

Essay Topic 2

Does a setting create a character's experience or does a character impact and create parts of their setting? Using specific examples from the story, analyze the impact of setting on Alice in Florida.

Essay Topic 3

The fates of several characters in the book seem to be tied to their will to live and capacity for hope. Evaluate each of the following characters based on those criteria: Mother, Father, Arthur, Alice's Walter, and Alice.

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