The Glass Castle pages 1-41 Quiz

How did Jeannette feel when she saw her mother digging around in a dumpster?

• Happy

• Embarrassed

• Worried

• Silly

How does Jeannette's mom answer her question, "And what am I supposed to tell people about my parents?"

• "Always lie."

• "You can avoid the question."

• "Just tell the truth, that's simple enough."

• "Ignore them.

What is Jeannette's earliest memory?

• Being on fire

• Seeing her mom

• Seeing her dad

• Poverty

What can you infer are Jeannette's parents' beliefs about modern medicine?

• They love it

• They hate it and do not trust it

• They hate it, but they trust it

• They love it and trust it

What does it mean to leave "Rex-Walls style"?

• To up and run without permission or a trace

• To leave peacefully

• To leave professionally

• To never leave at all

Was Jeannette scared of fire after the incident?

• Yes

• No

What is the Blue Goose?

• Their car

• Their dog

• Their cat

• A nickname for Jeannette

What is the skedaddle?

• A dance

• A song

• Immediately abandoning one's home and belongings without thought

• Leaving town normally/moving peacefully

Was Rex an alcoholic?

• Yes

• No

What is "crib death", or the way Mary Charlene died?

• SIDS

• Accidental baby death

• Shaken baby syndrome