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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 happens to Jeannette when she first starts school in Blythe?
(a) She hates school and hides out to avoid it.
(b) She gets held back a grade.
(c) She has a very hard time academically.
(d) She is picked on because of her intelligence.

2. Which of these attributes does Jeannette NOT portray in her style of storytelling?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Self-pity.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Humor.

3. What is Jeannette's manner of telling her story in Part 1?
(a) Sarcastic.
(b) Angry.
(c) With great sadness.
(d) Straightforward.

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

5. In Part 2, how old is Jeannette when she gets injured?
(a) Three years old.
(b) Six years old.
(c) A few days old.
(d) Ten years old.

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. Where does Jeannette decide to meet Rose Mary in Part 1?

3. What is Jeannette's mother doing when Jeannette hurt herself in Part 2?

4. Who is the youngest child in the Walls family?

5. How long does Jeannette stay in the hospital?

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