2. Which of these attributes does Jeannette NOT portray in her style of storytelling?
(a) Self-pity.
(b) Humor.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Forgiveness.

3. Why does Rex take the children to the zoo?
(a) He says that he is getting claustrophobic being in the city.
(b) Because he believes that they should learn more about science.
(c) He tells them they should be out doing things, and not in school.
(d) He takes them for an Easter present.

4. How long does Jeannette stay in the hospital?
(a) Two days.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) One year.

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

6. What is Rose Mary doing when Jeannette first sees her at the beginning of the book?
(a) Her mother is grocery shopping.
(b) Her mother is digging through a dumpster.
(c) Her mother is arguing with a police officer.
(d) Her mother is injured, on the side of the road.

7. How does Jeannette get food to eat at school when she's hungry?
(a) She steals from other children's lunches.
(b) She steals money to buy a snack each day.
(c) She eats things from the trash.
(d) Her friends share their lunches with her.

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

9. What causes the argument that ends in Rose Mary being dangled out of the window by her feet by Rex?
(a) Rose Mary caught Rex cheating on her.
(b) Rex is angry at the children and tells Rose Mary.
(c) Rose Mary wants to move again.
(d) Rex's being absent from the house while he is "out making money."

10. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying with Grandma Smith?
(a) She provides a sense of stability and makes hot meals.
(b) She indulges the children's every whim.
(c) She treats Rex with great respect.
(d) She is very funny and easy-going and loves to play.

11. Why does Rex tell his family that he has lost his job?
(a) His boss does not like him.
(b) Because it's time to quit and "look for gold."
(c) There is no more work, the company is closing.
(d) Because the government made his company fire him.

12. What does Rose Mary want to discuss with her daughter in Part 1?
(a) Painters and a recent art exhibit.
(b) Politics.
(c) How she needs help.
(d) The author's childhood.

13. How does Rose Mary try to keep Rex from spending the family's money?
(a) She takes it to a bank and does not tell him.
(b) She lets the children handle the money.
(c) She hides it in the house.
(d) She spends it all before he can get at it.

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

15. What is Jeannette's manner of telling her story in Part 1?
(a) Sarcastic.
(b) Angry.
(c) Straightforward.
(d) With great sadness.