1. What is the incident in the first section of Part 2 that serves as a metaphor for the neglect that the children suffer?
(a) Jeannette falls out of the car and her parents don't notice for a while.
(b) Lori runs away and the family doesn't realize that she is gone.
(c) Brian is left in an apartment alone when the family moves.
(d) The baby is left on top of the car.

2. What happens to greatly improve Lori's situation at school and home?
(a) She gets glasses and can finally see well.
(b) She finds a boyfriend.
(c) A teacher takes a great interest in her.
(d) She becomes a cheerleader.

3. Why does the family often pick up and leave in the middle of the night?
(a) Rose Mary wants the children to travel all of the time.
(b) Rex is convinced that government agents or police are after the family.
(c) The weather makes the baby sick.
(d) Rex is a convict and the family must not be discovered.

4. 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 she gets lots of presents from her family.
(d) Because there are lots of children to be friends with.

5. The family often lacks basic necessities, which is underscored by an incident in which Jeannette finds her sister, Lori, eating what?
(a) A stick of margarine with some sugar.
(b) Apples from the neighbor's tree.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Food that she found out in the yard.