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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Desert, Pages 62-125,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Where did Jeannette's mother grow up?
(a) Michigan.
(b) London.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Arizona.

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

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

5. What is the incident in the first section of Part 2 that serves as a metaphor for the neglect that the children suffer?
(a) Brian is left in an apartment alone when the family moves.
(b) Jeannette falls out of the car and her parents don't notice for a while.
(c) The baby is left on top of the car.
(d) Lori runs away and the family doesn't realize that she is gone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The family often lacks basic necessities, which is underscored by an incident in which Jeannette finds her sister, Lori, eating what?

3. What is Rex's educational background?

4. Where did Jeannette grow up?

5. After Lily Ruth Maureen is born, where does the family move?

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