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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. What are Jeannette's parents' feelings regarding society's rules?
(a) They are very responsible, but don't like it.
(b) They refuse to conform to them.
(c) They think rules are very important.
(d) They want to fit in with everyone.

2. Who is the youngest child in the Walls family?
(a) Charlene.
(b) Jeannette.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Brian.

3. Jeannette's parents believe that children need:
(a) Strict discipline.
(b) To be coddled, as they are unable to be responsible.
(c) Physical punishment and to learn respect for elders.
(d) Freedom and the chance to learn to fend for themselves.

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

5. How does Rose Mary feel about her current living situation?
(a) She has been looking for a new place for a while and is very frustrated.
(b) She is angry that she cannot find a job.
(c) She is all right with being homeless.
(d) She is thinking about returning to her parent's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the incident in the first section of Part 2 that serves as a metaphor for the neglect that the children suffer?

2. How does Jeannette contact Rose Mary to set up a meeting in Part 1?

3. How does Rex react when Jeannette accidentally burns the shed down?

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

5. According to Rose Mary, how should Jeannette explain her mother's situation to others?

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