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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Welch, Pages 183-241,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job did Rose Mary once hold?
(a) Prison Guard.
(b) Teacher.
(c) College Professor.
(d) Scientist.

2. How does Jeannette learn to swim?
(a) Her father throws her into the water repeatedly until she swims.
(b) Her brother teaches her.
(c) She is able to take lessons at the local country club.
(d) She falls into the water and has to swim to shore on her own.

3. Where does Jeannette get a job in Part 3?
(a) A nursing home.
(b) A cafeteria.
(c) A supermarket.
(d) A jewelry store.

4. Why does Jeannette enjoy staying with Grandma Smith?
(a) She treats Rex with great respect.
(b) She provides a sense of stability and makes hot meals.
(c) She indulges the children's every whim.
(d) She is very funny and easy-going and loves to play.

5. How does Rex react when Jeannette accidentally burns the shed down?
(a) He beats Jeannette.
(b) He does not realize that Jeannette is responsible.
(c) He is not angry and turns it into a physics lesson.
(d) He makes Jeannette and Brian rebuild the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the incident in the first section of Part 2 that serves as a metaphor for the neglect that the children suffer?

2. When Rex is able to get to the family's money, what does he spend it on?

3. The family often lacks basic necessities, which is underscored by an incident in which Jeannette finds her sister, Lori, eating what?

4. What is Rex's educational background?

5. When Rex has no money to buy Christmas presents for the children, what does he give them?

(see the answer key)

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