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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. Where do Jeannette's parents live in Part 1 of the book?
(a) They are homeless.
(b) In a halfway house.
(c) With friends in a housing project.
(d) In a nursing home.

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

3. Why does Jeannette meet Rose Mary at this location in Part 1?
(a) Because she doesn't want to be seen with her mother.
(b) Because her mother likes it there.
(c) Her mother will only meet her in public.
(d) She doesn't want her mother to see where she lives.

4. Which of the following best describes Jeannette's childhood?
(a) Calm.
(b) Chaotic.
(c) Boring.
(d) Strict.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these attributes does Jeannette NOT portray in her style of storytelling?

2. Where is Jeannette going when she first sees Rose Mary at the beginning of the book?

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

4. Where did Jeannette grow up?

5. How does Rose Mary feel about her current living situation?

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