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

2. 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 has a deep rage for them.
(c) She is filled with regrets about their relationship.
(d) She wants nothing to do with her parents.

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

4. How is Jeannette able to keep from going hungry at school after her father loses his job again?
(a) A kind teacher makes sure that she has lunch every day.
(b) She brings in apples from a neighbor's tree.
(c) She steals her sister's food.
(d) Jeannette takes things from home and trades the items for food.

5. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying in the hospital?
(a) Because there are lots of children to be friends with.
(b) Because she gets lots of presents from her family.
(c) Because she is angry at her family, and doesn't want to go home.
(d) Because it is quiet and not chaotic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jeannette grow up?

2. Why does Jeannette meet Rose Mary at this location in Part 1?

3. Who takes care of baby Maureen while the family is moving?

4. Why does Brian go to investigate the Green Lantern?

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

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