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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 is Jeannette going when she first sees Rose Mary at the beginning of the book?
(a) She is in a cab, on the way to a party.
(b) She is in line at the pharmacy.
(c) She is walking down the street.
(d) She is working in her office.

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

3. What job did Rose Mary once hold?
(a) College Professor.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Prison Guard.

4. How long does Jeannette stay in the hospital?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) Two days.
(d) One year.

5. After Lily Ruth Maureen is born, where does the family move?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) Battle Mountain.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Arizona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Rose Mary talk about her homelessness?

2. What do the Walls parents teach the children?

3. What is Jeannette's profession?

4. What types of activities does Rex do with his children?

5. What are Jeannette's feelings towards her parents in light of her upbringing?

(see the answer key)

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