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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, A Woman on the Street,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rose Mary, how should Jeannette explain her mother's situation to others?
(a) She should tell them it is none of their business.
(b) She should tell the truth.
(c) She should make up whatever makes her feel best.
(d) She should pretend that her mother is dead.

2. Where did Jeannette grow up?
(a) In Canada.
(b) She moved frequently.
(c) Overseas, where her father was in the Air Force.
(d) In the deep South.

3. Which of the following descriptions might best describe Jeannette?
(a) Angry, bitter.
(b) Carefree, giddy.
(c) Self-reliant, strong.
(d) Indifferent, lazy.

4. What type of childhood does Jeannette say she had?
(a) Frightening.
(b) Unique.
(c) Sad.
(d) Typical.

5. What genre of book is "The Glass Castle"?
(a) Biography.
(b) Memoir.
(c) Non-fiction.
(d) Suspense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Rose Mary tell Jeannette about changing?

2. What does Jeannette do after she first sees Rose Mary at the beginning of the book?

3. Why does Jeannette meet Rose Mary at this location in Part 1?

4. What basic needs do Jeannette's family not always provide?

5. Jeannette has how many siblings?

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