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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. Where does Jeannette decide to meet Rose Mary in Part 1?
(a) At a homeless shelter.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) At a hotel.
(d) At the author's apartment.

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

3. What does Jeannette want to do for a career by the time she is in 7th grade?
(a) Be a writer.
(b) Be a scientist.
(c) Be a social worker.
(d) Be a teacher.

4. Where does Rex take Jeannette while her mother is gone in Part 3?
(a) To a pool hall.
(b) To buy a new dress for school.
(c) To a dance at her school.
(d) To the opera.

5. How does Jeannette explain her accident to the doctors and nurses at the hospital?
(a) She says that she is allowed to cook alone, because she is very mature.
(b) She tells them that her mother injured her on purpose.
(c) She says that she is not allowed to cook, but did it anyway.
(d) She says that her sister distracted her and that is why she got hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Brian's occupation in Part 4?

2. What is the Green Lantern?

3. Why do Jeannette's parents express concern over her living arrangement in New York?

4. How does Rex put Jeannette in a potentially dangerous situation in Part 3?

5. How do Jeannette's views of her parents' behavior change as she develops into a teenager?

(see the answer key)

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