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

2. Jeannette's parents believe that children need:
(a) Physical punishment and to learn respect for elders.
(b) To be coddled, as they are unable to be responsible.
(c) Strict discipline.
(d) Freedom and the chance to learn to fend for themselves.

3. How does Jeannette help Lori get to New York City?
(a) She agrees to send Lori money to help her if she moves there.
(b) She gets her a babysitting job and a bus ticket.
(c) She agrees to stay and help the family if they will let Lori go.
(d) She helps her apply to college there.

4. How does Jeannette help Dinitia's brother?
(a) She shares some of her lunch when he is hungry.
(b) She gives him her money to get a drink.
(c) She chases away a dog that is bothering him.
(d) She plays with him when his sister won't.

5. In Part 2, how old is Jeannette when she gets injured?
(a) A few days old.
(b) Six years old.
(c) Ten years old.
(d) Three years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeannette expect her new grandparents to be like?

2. What does Jeannette do with the stolen item from her job?

3. How does Lori get burned at the house in Welch?

4. Who is Ginnie Sue?

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

(see the answer key)

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