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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. Who is Dinitia?
(a) A little girl who at first bullies Jeannette, but then befriends her.
(b) Rex's new girlfriend.
(c) A cousin of the Walls children who comes to stay with them.
(d) Erma's sister.

2. How does Jeannette help Lori get to New York City?
(a) She agrees to send Lori money to help her if she moves there.
(b) She helps her apply to college there.
(c) She agrees to stay and help the family if they will let Lori go.
(d) She gets her a babysitting job and a bus ticket.

3. Where does Rex work when the family lives in Battle Mountain?
(a) In a mine.
(b) As a bartender.
(c) As a hospital orderly.
(d) He does not have a job.

4. Why does Rex take the children to the zoo?
(a) He tells them they should be out doing things, and not in school.
(b) Because he believes that they should learn more about science.
(c) He says that he is getting claustrophobic being in the city.
(d) He takes them for an Easter present.

5. What does Rose Mary want to discuss with her daughter in Part 1?
(a) Politics.
(b) The author's childhood.
(c) Painters and a recent art exhibit.
(d) How she needs help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Brian doing as he enters adolescence?

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

3. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying with Grandma Smith?

4. What is the Walls' house in Arizona like?

5. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying in the hospital?

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