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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 the glass castle?
(a) A home that Rex dreams of building for his family.
(b) The place that Jeannette escapes to in her dreams.
(c) The house that Rose Mary grew up.
(d) A place that the kids go to play.

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

3. Why does Rose Mary dislike her teaching job?
(a) Because teaching requires organization and discipline.
(b) Teachers don't make enough money.
(c) Rose Mary dislikes being with other people's children.
(d) She always wanted to be college professor.

4. What is Jeannette's profession?
(a) Scientist.
(b) Literature Professor.
(c) Elementary Teacher.
(d) Journalist.

5. Who helps Rose Mary write and organize her lesson plans?
(a) Another teacher.
(b) Rex.
(c) Brian.
(d) Lori.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the Walls children begin school in Phoenix?

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

3. Where did Rex grow up?

4. How does Jeannette end up hurting herself in Part 2?

5. Where did Jeannette grow up?

(see the answer key)

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