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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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,)

She gets a high-paying job.

Her mother sells her jewelry to help her.

She borrows money from her sister.

Her father comes up with the money for her tuition.

2.

Why do the Welch children end up in special education classes? (from Part Three, Welch, Pages 129-183,)

Their mother tells the school that the children can't read.

The teacher talks to them and decides that they aren't smart.

They can't understand the principal and don't answer his questions correctly.

The children tell the principal that they want to be in slower classes.

3.

Where does Maureen spend most of her time during her adolescence? (from Part Three, Welch, Pages 183-241,)

In her bedroom, alone.

At friends' houses.

With her teachers.

Staying at her Grandpa's house.

4.

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 has been saving money to buy a house.

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

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

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

5.

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

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

By giving her alcohol.

By leaving her alone at home.

By letting her stay out all night.

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