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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. Which of these attributes does Jeannette NOT portray in her style of storytelling?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Humor.
(c) Self-pity.
(d) Confidence.

2. How does Rose Mary feel about her current living situation?
(a) She has been looking for a new place for a while and is very frustrated.
(b) She is angry that she cannot find a job.
(c) She is all right with being homeless.
(d) She is thinking about returning to her parent's home.

3. What do the children think of their new home in Arizona?
(a) They think the house is old and creepy.
(b) They feel as if they are living in a mansion.
(c) They wish that they still lived in Battle Mountain.
(d) They hate the house as it's not very large.

4. Why does Rex tell his family that he has lost his job?
(a) There is no more work, the company is closing.
(b) Because the government made his company fire him.
(c) His boss does not like him.
(d) Because it's time to quit and "look for gold."

5. After Lily Ruth Maureen is born, where does the family move?
(a) Battle Mountain.
(b) Las Vegas.
(c) Arizona.
(d) West Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rex say that the family must leave Las Vegas?

2. What incident gets the Walls family escorted out of the zoo by security?

3. When Rex is able to get to the family's money, what does he spend it on?

4. Who is the oldest child in the Walls family?

5. What is Rose Mary's philosophy on child-rearing?

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