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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, New York City, and Part Five, Thanksgiving,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rose Mary doing when Jeannette first sees her at the beginning of the book?
(a) Her mother is grocery shopping.
(b) Her mother is arguing with a police officer.
(c) Her mother is injured, on the side of the road.
(d) Her mother is digging through a dumpster.

2. What are Jeannette's parents' feelings regarding society's rules?
(a) They want to fit in with everyone.
(b) They think rules are very important.
(c) They refuse to conform to them.
(d) They are very responsible, but don't like it.

3. What are Jeannette's feelings towards her parents in light of her upbringing?
(a) She has a deep rage for them.
(b) She is filled with regrets about their relationship.
(c) She wants nothing to do with her parents.
(d) She feels fondness and is a bit confused by them.

4. What is Rose Mary's philosophy on child-rearing?
(a) She believes that children need freedom and no structure.
(b) She will not let children out of her sight.
(c) She thinks that children should not be allowed to make decisions.
(d) She believes in very harsh discipline.

5. What does Rose Mary want to discuss with her daughter in Part 1?
(a) The author's childhood.
(b) Painters and a recent art exhibit.
(c) How she needs help.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ginnie Sue?

2. Who helps Rose Mary write and organize her lesson plans?

3. Where does Maureen go upon her release from the hospital?

4. After Jeannette gets a divorce, what type of life does she choose to live?

5. Which of these attributes does Jeannette NOT portray in her style of storytelling?

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