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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Jeannette find out about her mother's finances in Part 4 that surprises her? (from Part Four, New York City, and Part Five, Thanksgiving,)

That her mother's family was very rich when she was a child.

That her mother has been saving money to buy a house.

That her mother had put aside money for all of the children when they were small.

That her mother owns land that is worth over a million dollars and hasn't sold it.

2.

Rex dies during Part 4 as a result of: (from Part Four, New York City, and Part Five, Thanksgiving,)

A heart attack.

Suicide.

Cancer.

Liver failure due to alcoholism.

3.

Why does Rose Mary dislike her teaching job? (from Part Two, The Desert, Pages 62-125,)

Rose Mary dislikes being with other people's children.

She always wanted to be college professor.

Teachers don't make enough money.

Because teaching requires organization and discipline.

4.

What causes the argument that ends in Rose Mary being dangled out of the window by her feet by Rex? (from Part Two, The Desert, Pages 62-125,)

Rose Mary wants to move again.

Rex is angry at the children and tells Rose Mary.

Rex's being absent from the house while he is "out making money."

Rose Mary caught Rex cheating on her.

5.

When Rex is able to get to the family's money, what does he spend it on? (from Part Two, The Desert, Pages 62-125,)

Useless things for the house.

Gifts for the kids.

Gifts for his mistress.

Alcohol and gambling.

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