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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Welch, Pages 183-241,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the money that Jeannette is supposed to use to feed the family in Part 3?
(a) It only lasts a few weeks.
(b) The kids are able to make it last until their mother returns.
(c) She wastes it all on things for the house.
(d) Her brother and sisters take it before she can buy groceries.

2. Why does Rose Mary dislike her teaching job?
(a) Teachers don't make enough money.
(b) She always wanted to be college professor.
(c) Because teaching requires organization and discipline.
(d) Rose Mary dislikes being with other people's children.

3. How does Jeannette handle the family's finances while her mother is out of town?
(a) She spends it all on food to last the entire month before her father can get to it.
(b) She hides all of the money and doles it out sparingly.
(c) She wastes some of it on things for herself and is ashamed, but buys food with the rest.
(d) She gives money to her father when he asks, even though she knows she shouldn't.

4. What is the glass castle?
(a) A home that Rex dreams of building for his family.
(b) The place that Jeannette escapes to in her dreams.
(c) A place that the kids go to play.
(d) The house that Rose Mary grew up.

5. What is Rex's educational background?
(a) He has never had any formal schooling.
(b) He has no education beyond grammar school.
(c) He did not graduate high school, but is very well-read.
(d) He is educated and has worked as an engineer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rex tell his family that he has lost his job?

2. What does Jeannette decide to do instead of following the guidance counselor's advice?

3. In Part 3, Jeannette and Lori make big plans to do what?

4. What do Jeannette and Brian find when they are foraging in the woods?

5. What is Brian doing as he enters adolescence?

(see the answer key)

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