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100
Who is Jeannette's only brother?
Brian
100
What happened at the Phoenix zoo that horrified many people?
Rex Walls had his children pet a cheetah
100
What is a turning point?
A turning point is a point in a book during which the plot changes direction.
100

What does Dad give Jeannette for Christmas?

She picks a planet

100
In which state is the town of Welch located?
West Virginia
200
Which character can't get up in the morning to go to work?
Rose Mary
200
What does Rose Mary own that she could sell, but doesn't even though she and Rex are homeless in New York.
She owns land. Also she owns the house in Phoenix.
200
Give an example of a turning point from the book.
One example: Jeannette's move to New York.
200

Why didn't Rose Mary split with Rex?

She relies on him and doesn't know how to be alone

200
Who is one of the two Walls family members not present at the Thanksgiving dinner at the end of the book?
Rex or Maureen
300
Which character makes money at pool and poker?
Rex Walls
300

What is the name of the first car the family owns

The Blue Caboose

300

What type of character is Jeannette? 

A round character- She changes throughout the book. For instance, she becomes more and more confident and independent throughout the book. She is a complex character.

300
How are Rex and Brian foils of each other?
- Brian is against his father's drinking; Rex can't stay away from the bottle. - Brian can hold a steady job; Rex always gets fired or quits to do his own thing. - Brian is protective of his siblings; Rex puts his children in harms way.
300
After which year of high school does Jeannette leave for New York?
Junior Year
400
Who locks Jeannette and her siblings up in the basement?
Erma
400

What happens to mom and dad when they're driving up to New York?

They cause a huge traffic jam during the morning commute after breaking down in one of the tunnels leading into the city.

400

What does dad do to Jeannette that changes how she feels about him?

He beats her

400
What does the glass castle represent for Jeannette?
For Jeannette, the glass castle symbolizes hope. As a child, she can only believe that her father will hit it big. As she grows older, she realizes that the glass castle will never be built, and as a result, it becomes a symbol of her dad's failures.
400
What is the name of the college Jeannette attends in New York?
Barnard College (part of Columbia University)
500
Which character at first beats Jeannette up, then befriends her?
Dinitia
500
What does Jeannette do to get Lori to New York?
She gives up a summer job babysitting so that Lori can take her place and earn a ticket to the city.
500

What is Jeannette's nickname growing up

Mountain Goat

500

Explain Jeannette's feelings about her upbringing.

In many ways, she lived an adventurous, happy life. On the other hand, her childhood also featured pain, hunger, and tough obstacles.

500
What is the name of the piggy bank that the Walls children used to save money to get out of Welch?
Oz