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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Rex put Jeannette in a potentially dangerous situation in Part 3? (from Part Three, Welch, Pages 183-241,)

By letting her stay out all night.

By having her "entertain" a man who he is playing pool with.

By giving her alcohol.

By leaving her alone at home.

2.

What does Jeannette find out about her mother's finances in Part 4 that surprises her? (from Part Four, New York City, and Part Five, Thanksgiving,)

That her mother's family was very rich when she was a child.

That her mother owns land that is worth over a million dollars and hasn't sold it.

That her mother has been saving money to buy a house.

That her mother had put aside money for all of the children when they were small.

3.

How does Jeannette learn to swim? (from Part Two, The Desert, Pages 62-125,)

Her father throws her into the water repeatedly until she swims.

Her brother teaches her.

She falls into the water and has to swim to shore on her own.

She is able to take lessons at the local country club.

4.

What happens that saves Jeannette from having to drop out of school because of financial problems? (from Part Four, New York City, and Part Five, Thanksgiving,)

Her father comes up with the money for her tuition.

She borrows money from her sister.

Her mother sells her jewelry to help her.

She gets a high-paying job.

5.

When Rex is able to get to the family's money, what does he spend it on? (from Part Two, The Desert, Pages 62-125,)

Alcohol and gambling.

Gifts for his mistress.

Gifts for the kids.

Useless things for the house.

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