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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 do Jeannette and Lori first live in New York City?
(a) With friends.
(b) In a hostel.
(c) In a house that they purchase with their savings.
(d) In a flophouse.

2. Who takes care of baby Maureen while the family is moving?
(a) Brian.
(b) Lori and Jeannette.
(c) Grandma Smith.
(d) The Walls parents.

3. What happens when Jeannette goes swimming in a public pool?
(a) She finally finds something that she can enjoy doing during the summer.
(b) A neighborhood girl befriends her.
(c) She nearly drowns after getting into a fight with another girl.
(d) The other children mock her for living in a "trash heap" and chase her out of the pool.

4. What is Rex's educational background?
(a) He did not graduate high school, but is very well-read.
(b) He has no education beyond grammar school.
(c) He is educated and has worked as an engineer.
(d) He has never had any formal schooling.

5. What is the high school guidance counselor's advice for Jeannette?
(a) To find a vocational school to go to, and live at home.
(b) To keep her aspirations low, considering her background.
(c) To graduate high school and find a college to go to in West Virginia.
(d) To get married and not worry about school.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Walls' parents refuse to accept help from their children. Why?

2. What do the Walls parents teach the children?

3. What happens to greatly improve Lori's situation at school and home?

4. Where does Maureen spend most of her time during her adolescence?

5. Which of the following does Rose Mary tell Jeannette about changing?

(see the answer key)

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