theme
what theme was present as to why dad took them to the zoo?
The theme present was non conformity, the dad hated the way phoenix was making them conform into these roles or the way phoenix did things was conforming. (page 108-109)
what is the main character's name?
Jeanette Walls
what passion does the mother pursue in every town?
Art (59)
where was the main character living when she caught on fire?
In trailer house in Southern Arizona (page 9)
what item did brian (the main character's brother) take with him when they move to Phenix?
A collection of green army figures (page 89)
What themes are prominent when they ran out of money in battle mountain?
A theme of struggling with poverty and rough family dynamics. (page 68-69)
how old was Jeanette when she caught on fire?
3 years old (page 9)
who does the father say is after the main character's family?
The FBI (page 11)
how did the main character describe battle mountain?
"ugliest, most forlorn, most godforsaken town in the whole country" (page 81)
what was the name of the main characters' dog?
JuJu
what theme could you see when the main character fell out of the car?
Perseverance, she didn’t give up or run she persevered until they came back. (page 30)
what toy did Jeannette burn/catch on fire?
Tinkerbell (page 16)
what did the father say he would build when they struck it rich?
A glass castle (page 25)
What state was Jeanette living in when their motel building caught on fire?
Las Vegas (32)
what does Jeanette get in trouble for eating?
Margarine/Butter (page 69)
what theme is present when their mom got a job in battle mountain?
The importance of education, the main character even helps the mom to keep her job and to keep the children properly educated. Showing its importance. (page 74)
how did Jeannette's father teach her how to swim?
he threw her in the water and told her to sink or swim repeatedly?
who always encourages the father?
Jeanette (page 119)
what was the name of the cat house in battle moutain?
The Green Lantern (page 62)
who would Jeanette's mother discipline while she was a teacher
Lori (page 74)
whats a theme commonly present in the dads actions?
Alcoholism and semi abusive action because of said alchohism (page 34 and 117)
how old was Jeannette when billy SA'd her?
8 years old
how does Lori know that the dad won't stop drinking as a present to Jeanette?
it was her present to (page 119)
where was the tree located that Jeanettes mother admired? and what type of tree was it?
Mojave Desert Near the Eagle Mountains.
Joshua tree. (page 35)
who was deemed a JD
Billy Deal (page 83)