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

2. What is Rose Mary's philosophy on child-rearing?
(a) She will not let children out of her sight.
(b) She thinks that children should not be allowed to make decisions.
(c) She believes that children need freedom and no structure.
(d) She believes in very harsh discipline.

3. Who is the youngest child in the Walls family?
(a) Charlene.
(b) Brian.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Jeannette.

4. How does Rose Mary feel about her current living situation?
(a) She is all right with being homeless.
(b) She has been looking for a new place for a while and is very frustrated.
(c) She is thinking about returning to her parent's home.
(d) She is angry that she cannot find a job.

5. What genre of book is "The Glass Castle"?
(a) Biography.
(b) Memoir.
(c) Suspense.
(d) Non-fiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, how old is Jeannette when she gets injured?

2. Which of the following does Rose Mary tell Jeannette about changing?

3. How does Jeannette explain her accident to the doctors and nurses at the hospital?

4. Where did Jeannette grow up?

5. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying in the hospital?

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