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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, A Woman on the Street,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rose Mary, how should Jeannette explain her mother's situation to others?
(a) She should tell them it is none of their business.
(b) She should make up whatever makes her feel best.
(c) She should pretend that her mother is dead.
(d) She should tell the truth.

2. Which of the following does Rose Mary tell Jeannette about changing?
(a) That she needs a lot of help if she is going to change.
(b) That she cannot change because of her husband.
(c) That she would change if she wasn't so old.
(d) That she does not want to change.

3. How does Jeannette contact Rose Mary to set up a meeting in Part 1?
(a) She calls her father and asks him to relay the message.
(b) She calls a mutual friend.
(c) She leaves her a note at a hotel.
(d) She sends a letter.

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

5. Jeannette has how many siblings?
(a) No siblings.
(b) Four sisters.
(c) A brother and two sisters.
(d) Five brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jeannette's manner of telling her story in Part 1?

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

3. How has Rose Mary reacted to previous offers of help from her children?

4. Which of the following descriptions might best describe Jeannette?

5. What is Jeannette's profession?

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