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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Desert, Pages 9-61 ,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rex has no money to buy Christmas presents for the children, what does he give them?
(a) A pet puppy.
(b) An hour to talk with him about anything they want.
(c) A trip to the zoo.
(d) A star.

2. Which of the following descriptions might best describe Jeannette?
(a) Indifferent, lazy.
(b) Carefree, giddy.
(c) Angry, bitter.
(d) Self-reliant, strong.

3. Where do Jeannette's parents live in Part 1 of the book?
(a) They are homeless.
(b) With friends in a housing project.
(c) In a halfway house.
(d) In a nursing home.

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

5. Who is the oldest child in the Walls family?
(a) Jeannette.
(b) Lori.
(c) Brian.
(d) Maureen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the family often pick up and leave in the middle of the night?

2. What types of activities does Rex do with his children?

3. What else does Rose Mary tell Jeannette in their meeting that she should do?

4. Why does Jeannette meet Rose Mary at this location in Part 1?

5. What does Rose Mary want to discuss with her daughter in Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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