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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, New York City, and Part Five, Thanksgiving,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3, Jeannette and Lori make big plans to do what?
(a) Visit their Grandma Smith.
(b) Go to New York City.
(c) Get jobs to help support the family.
(d) Steal their parent's money.

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

3. The Walls' parents refuse to accept help from their children. Why?
(a) They want to get out of the situation on their own.
(b) They view homelessness as an 'adventure'.
(c) They feel guilty about not providing for their children.
(d) They believe that they are going to be rich soon.

4. Where do Jeannette's parents live in Part 1 of the book?
(a) They are homeless.
(b) With friends in a housing project.
(c) In a halfway house.
(d) In a nursing home.

5. Who helps Rose Mary write and organize her lesson plans?
(a) Lori.
(b) Brian.
(c) Another teacher.
(d) Rex.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the incident in the first section of Part 2 that serves as a metaphor for the neglect that the children suffer?

3. What do the Walls parents teach the children?

4. Rex and Rose Mary make some money for the family by:

5. Which of the following best describes Jeannette's childhood?

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