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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Desert, Pages 62-125,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Rose Mary reacted to previous offers of help from her children?
(a) She has turned them down.
(b) She tells them that she wants to change but doesn't know how.
(c) She becomes angry but takes the help anyway.
(d) She will not discuss it.

2. How does Jeannette learn to swim?
(a) She falls into the water and has to swim to shore on her own.
(b) She is able to take lessons at the local country club.
(c) Her father throws her into the water repeatedly until she swims.
(d) Her brother teaches her.

3. How does Jeannette contact Rose Mary to set up a meeting in Part 1?
(a) She calls a mutual friend.
(b) She calls her father and asks him to relay the message.
(c) She leaves her a note at a hotel.
(d) She sends a letter.

4. What is the Walls' house in Arizona like?
(a) It is run-down and located in a bad neighborhood.
(b) It is a mansion, but has not been well cared for.
(c) It is an old Spanish-style villa with a pool.
(d) It is a small home that they share with her mother's friends.

5. How does Jeannette explain her accident to the doctors and nurses at the hospital?
(a) She tells them that her mother injured her on purpose.
(b) She says that she is allowed to cook alone, because she is very mature.
(c) She says that her sister distracted her and that is why she got hurt.
(d) She says that she is not allowed to cook, but did it anyway.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Rex worked at the job in Battle Mountain before leaving it?

2. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying in the hospital?

3. Why does Brian go to investigate the Green Lantern?

4. Who does Jeannette think that they are going to see and maybe even stay with in Arizona?

5. Why does Rex say that the family must leave Las Vegas?

(see the answer key)

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