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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. What job did Rose Mary once hold?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Prison Guard.
(c) Scientist.
(d) College Professor.

2. What happens when the children are traveling in the back of the U-haul to Battle Mountain?
(a) The truck breaks down and the children have to hike many hours.
(b) The door of the U-haul comes open and the parents don't notice.
(c) The baby becomes very ill.
(d) The truck catches on fire.

3. What is Rose Mary doing when Jeannette first sees her at the beginning of the book?
(a) Her mother is grocery shopping.
(b) Her mother is arguing with a police officer.
(c) Her mother is injured, on the side of the road.
(d) Her mother is digging through a dumpster.

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

5. Why does Rex lose so many jobs?
(a) He is an alcoholic.
(b) He threatens the other employees.
(c) He does not have any skills.
(d) He has a physical disability.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Rex grow up?

4. What happens to Jeannette when she first starts school in Blythe?

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

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