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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Welch, Pages 129-183,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rose Mary, how should Jeannette explain her mother's situation to others?
(a) She should make up whatever makes her feel best.
(b) She should pretend that her mother is dead.
(c) She should tell them it is none of their business.
(d) She should tell the truth.

2. What do the Walls parents teach the children?
(a) They teach them art, but not how to do math or read.
(b) They teach them to read and write, to do math, and practical skills.
(c) They do not teach them, but want them to do very well in school.
(d) They do not teach them any kind of academics.

3. What does Rose Mary tell the kids when they complain about their living conditions?
(a) That they need to go out and get jobs to help the family.
(b) That many people on their street have worse situations than theirs.
(c) That if they are unhappy they should leave.
(d) That they are very lucky that they have their siblings.

4. What happens to Jeannette when she first starts school in Blythe?
(a) She gets held back a grade.
(b) She is picked on because of her intelligence.
(c) She has a very hard time academically.
(d) She hates school and hides out to avoid it.

5. What was Rex doing when he met Rose Mary?
(a) He was a traveling salesman.
(b) He was in the Air Force.
(c) He was working as an electrical engineer.
(d) He did not have a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rose Mary hopes to do what while they are living in Phoenix?

2. How does Jeannette get food to eat at school when she's hungry?

3. Which of these attributes does Jeannette NOT portray in her style of storytelling?

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

5. Why do the other children look down on the Walls children?

(see the answer key)

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