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

2. What happens to greatly improve Lori's situation at school and home?
(a) She becomes a cheerleader.
(b) A teacher takes a great interest in her.
(c) She gets glasses and can finally see well.
(d) She finds a boyfriend.

3. What happens when the children are traveling in the back of the U-haul to Battle Mountain?
(a) The truck catches on fire.
(b) The door of the U-haul comes open and the parents don't notice.
(c) The truck breaks down and the children have to hike many hours.
(d) The baby becomes very ill.

4. Where does Rex work when the family lives in Battle Mountain?
(a) As a hospital orderly.
(b) In a mine.
(c) He does not have a job.
(d) As a bartender.

5. When Rex has no money to buy Christmas presents for the children, what does he give them?
(a) A pet puppy.
(b) An hour to talk with him about anything they want.
(c) A star.
(d) A trip to the zoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jeannette think that they are going to see and maybe even stay with in Arizona?

2. Why does Rex tell his family that he has lost his job?

3. Who is Ginnie Sue?

4. How long has Rex worked at the job in Battle Mountain before leaving it?

5. The family often lacks basic necessities, which is underscored by an incident in which Jeannette finds her sister, Lori, eating what?

(see the answer key)

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