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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. Jeannette's parents believe that children need:
(a) To be coddled, as they are unable to be responsible.
(b) Physical punishment and to learn respect for elders.
(c) Strict discipline.
(d) Freedom and the chance to learn to fend for themselves.

2. What are Jeannette's feelings towards her parents in light of her upbringing?
(a) She is filled with regrets about their relationship.
(b) She has a deep rage for them.
(c) She wants nothing to do with her parents.
(d) She feels fondness and is a bit confused by them.

3. How does Lori get burned at the house in Welch?
(a) She is lighting a fire and the kerosene explodes on her.
(b) She is playing with matches and catches her dress on fire.
(c) One of the children from school starts a fire in her yard.
(d) She is cooking for her younger brothers.

4. Which of the following does Rose Mary tell Jeannette about changing?
(a) That she would change if she wasn't so old.
(b) That she does not want to change.
(c) That she needs a lot of help if she is going to change.
(d) That she cannot change because of her husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rex's educational background?

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

3. How does Jeannette learn to swim?

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

5. What is the children's sleeping arrangement in their new home in Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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