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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Desert, Pages 9-61 ,.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why won't Rose Mary talk about her homelessness?
(a) It is genuinely not important to her.
(b) She is afraid of being put into a nursing home.
(c) She is deeply ashamed.
(d) She doesn't want her daughter to lecture her.

3. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying in the hospital?
(a) Because there are lots of children to be friends with.
(b) Because she gets lots of presents from her family.
(c) Because she is angry at her family, and doesn't want to go home.
(d) Because it is quiet and not chaotic.

4. Why does Rex lose so many jobs?
(a) He has a physical disability.
(b) He does not have any skills.
(c) He is an alcoholic.
(d) He threatens the other employees.

5. What is Jeannette's profession?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Elementary Teacher.
(c) Scientist.
(d) Literature Professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rex has no money to buy Christmas presents for the children, what does he give them?

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

3. What happens to Jeannette when she first starts school in Blythe?

4. What is the glass castle?

5. Where is Jeannette going when she first sees Rose Mary at the beginning of the book?

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