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100
How does Jeannette explain her accident to the doctors and nurses at the hospital?
a) She says that her sister distracted her and that is why she got hurt. b) She says that she is allowed to cook alone, because she is very mature. c) She tells them that her mother injured her on purpose. d) She says that she is not allowed to cook, but did it anyway.
100
What is Jeannette's mother doing when Jeannette hurt herself in Part 2?
a) She is in the other room, painting. b) She is not in the house. c) She is asleep in the living room. d) She is helping Jeannette.
100
Who is the oldest child in the Walls family?
a) Lori. b) Brian. c) Maureen. d) Jeannette.
100
What is Rose Mary's philosophy on child-rearing?
She believes that children need freedom and no structure.
100
On a standard traffic light, is the green on the top or bottom?
What is the bottom
200
In Part 2, how old is Jeannette when she gets injured?
a) Three years old. b) Six years old. c) A few days old. d) Ten years old.
200
When Rex has no money to buy Christmas presents for the children, what does he give them?
a) An hour to talk with him about anything they want. b) A trip to the zoo. c) A star. d) A pet puppy.
200
Where does Rex work when the family lives in Battle Mountain?
a) He does not have a job. b) As a hospital orderly. c) In a mine. d) As a bartender.
200
Why does Rex dislike staying with Rose Mary's mother (Grandma Smith)?
Grandma Smith encourages Rex to find a place to settle down and properly care for his family, which he does not want to do.
200
In which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch?
What is the right
300
What is the incident in the first section of Part 2 that serves as a metaphor for the neglect that the children suffer?
a) Lori runs away and the family doesn't realize that she is gone. b) Brian is left in an apartment alone when the family moves. c) The baby is left on top of the car. d) Jeannette falls out of the car and her parents don't notice for a while.
300
Why does Jeannette enjoy staying in the hospital?
a) Because she is angry at her family, and doesn't want to go home. b) Because it is quiet and not chaotic. c) Because there are lots of children to be friends with. d) Because she gets lots of presents from her family.
300
What is the glass castle?
a) The place that Jeannette escapes to in her dreams. b) A home that Rex dreams of building for his family. c) The house that Rose Mary grew up. d) A place that the kids go to play.
300
Why does the Walls family frequently pack up and move in the middle of the night?
Rex believes there are government agents after the family. Whenever something negative happens, such as Rex losing a job or a feud with a neighbor, the family attributes it to these agents and moves on to another location.
300
Which way does water go down the drain, counter- or clockwise?
Actually, it depends on the plumbing fixture. The notion that the water direction varies with the hemisphere you are in has been disproved!
400
What is Jeannette's mother doing when Jeannette hurt herself in Part 2?
a) She is in the other room, painting. b) She is not in the house. c) She is asleep in the living room. d) She is helping Jeannette.
400
Who is the youngest child in the Walls family?
a) Charlene. b) Brian. c) Jeannette. d) Maureen.
400
Why does Rex lose so many jobs?
a) He threatens the other employees. b) He does not have any skills. c) He has a physical disability. d) He is an alcoholic.
400
What does the glass castle represent, not only to Rex, but to the rest of the family as well?
The glass castle is a symbol of a dream, something that the family aspires to but is always out of reach to them.
400
How many curves are in a standard paper clip?
What is 3
500
What happens when the children are traveling in the back of the U-haul to Battle Mountain?
a) The truck breaks down and the children have to hike many hours. b) The door of the U-haul comes open and the parents don't notice. c) The baby becomes very ill. d) The truck catches on fire.
500
What happens when Jeannette is released from the hospital?
a) Jeannette's mother cannot pay the bill, so the hospital lets her go. b) Her father takes her out against medical advice. c) The doctors realize that they cannot keep her from her family. d) She is able to get up and walk outside so the doctor tells her she can go.
500
When Rex has no money to buy Christmas presents for the children, what does he give them?
a) An hour to talk with him about anything they want. b) A trip to the zoo. c) A star. d) A pet puppy.
500
What types of activities does Rex do with his children?
He tells them stories at night and plays outside with them.
500
How many hot dog buns are in a standard package?
What is 6