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

2. Which of the following descriptions might best describe Jeannette?
(a) Self-reliant, strong.
(b) Carefree, giddy.
(c) Indifferent, lazy.
(d) Angry, bitter.

3. What are Jeannette's feelings towards her parents in light of her upbringing?
(a) She feels fondness and is a bit confused by them.
(b) She is filled with regrets about their relationship.
(c) She wants nothing to do with her parents.
(d) She has a deep rage for them.

4. How does Rex react when Jeannette accidentally burns the shed down?
(a) He beats Jeannette.
(b) He is not angry and turns it into a physics lesson.
(c) He makes Jeannette and Brian rebuild the barn.
(d) He does not realize that Jeannette is responsible.

5. What types of activities does Rex do with his children?
(a) He tells them stories at night and plays outside with them.
(b) He likes to paint and do ceramics with them.
(c) He never does anything with them.
(d) He likes to play board games and cards with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jeannette contact Rose Mary to set up a meeting in Part 1?

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

3. What are Jeannette's parents' feelings regarding society's rules?

4. What genre of book is "The Glass Castle"?

5. What basic needs do Jeannette's family not always provide?

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