Cycle 6 Glass Castle Review

Jeannette thinks that the Joshua tree is ugly, but Rose Mary sees it as beautiful and inspiring. What does that show about their characters?

• Jeannette does not appreciate nature, while Rose Mary values nature and its beauty.

• This symbolizes Jeannette and Rose Mary's relationship, full of struggles and issues.

• Jeannette and Rose Mary are forever destined to not get along.

• Rose Mary values uniqueness, while Jeannette has more traditional views of beauty.

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Rex's decision to have the family sleep on the desert ground and look up at the stars show what about his character? (select TWO)

• He has a strong sense of adventure

• He does not value his family's safety

• He loves the desert

• He does not make plans in advance

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The Joshua Tree refuses to be blown over or give up, despite the desert winds constantly pushing it. This symbolizes--

• annoyance

• fragility

• strength

• joy

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What similarities do Jeannette and the Joshua Tree share? (select TWO).

• They are both loved and appreciated by Rose Mary

• They are both from harsh environments

• They are both strong and refuse to give in

• They are both despised by society

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“The house we rented had been built by a mining company. It was white, with two rooms and a swaybacked roof. There were no trees, and the desert sand ran right up to the back door. At night you could hear coyotes howling. When we first got to Midland, those coyotes kept me awake, and as I lay in bed, I'd hear other sounds—Gila monsters rustling in the underbrush, moths knocking against the screens"

What does this show about the Walls' new environment?

• Rex and Rose Mary have abandoned their children

• Jeannette misses her previous home

• There is a mood of suspense and Jeannette does not feel comfortable

• It is unclean and unsafe

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"Damned old Demon didn't know what to think," Dad said, shaking his head with a chuckle. That was the thing to remember about all monsters, Dad said: They love to frighten people, but the minute you stare them down, they turn tail and run. "All you have to do, Mountain Goat, is show the old Demon that you're not afraid."

What does this show about Rex?

• Rex is annoyed by Jeannette's immaturity

• Rex wants Jeannette to go to sleep, so he is creative and will tell her whatever she needs to hear

• Rex is drunk and is making up stories

• Rex is insightful and wants to raise his daughter be brave

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Select the lessons that Rex attempts to teach his children:

• The importance of facing your fears and not backing down

• The importance of formal education and intelligence

• The importance of self-reliance and confidence.

• The importance of making valuable connections with those around you

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Jeannette's anger with her father while swimming is an example of ​ ​ ​ (a)   , while her near-drowning experience is ​ (b)   conflict.

• man vs nature
• man vs man
• man vs self
• man vs society

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What is Jeannette's tone?

"My arms flailed around, and I sank into the hot, smelly water. I instinctively breathed in. Water surged into my nose and mouth and down my throat. My lungs burned. My eyes were open, the sulfur stinging them, but the water was dark and my hair was wrapped around my face and I couldn't see anything.

• Exhilarated

• Relieved

• Anxious

• Unsure

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Dad came out of the water, too, and tried to hug me, but I wouldn't have anything to do with him, or with Mom, who'd been floating on her back as if nothing were happening, or with Brian and Lori, who gathered around and were congratulating me.

What does this quote reveal about the Walls' family?

• This is a normal way for the Walls children to learn a lesson

• The siblings do not care about each other

• They are proud of being different

• The parents only care about their own safety

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