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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. Why does Jeannette begin to refuse to go to her uncle's house?
(a) Because she is mad at her grandfather, who also lives there.
(b) Because she wants to help her mother instead.
(c) Because she is afraid to leave her siblings at home.
(d) Because her uncle tried to molest her.

2. How do the Thanksgiving guests remember Rex?
(a) With indifference.
(b) As a man who caused more trouble than he was worth.
(c) As an important force in their lives.
(d) With great resentment.

3. How does Jeannette's grandparents feel about her relationship with Dinitia?
(a) They are glad Jeannette has found a friend.
(b) They're friends with Dinitia's parents and enjoy having her around.
(c) They don't like it because Dinitia is black.
(d) They dislike Dinitia because they once had a a feud with her parents.

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

5. How does Jeannette contact Rose Mary to set up a meeting in Part 1?
(a) She calls a mutual friend.
(b) She sends a letter.
(c) She calls her father and asks him to relay the message.
(d) She leaves her a note at a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Jeannette able to keep from going hungry at school after her father loses his job again?

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

3. What does Brian do when some neighborhood kids break out a window in the house?

4. How does Jeannette finance her rent during her college years?

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

(see the answer key)

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