Exploring Chapter 2 of The Glass Castle

What significant event does Jeanette Walls describe in Chapter 2?

• The fire incident when Jeanette set her dress on fire.

• A family vacation to the Grand Canyon.

• The day they adopted a pet dog.

• Jeanette's first day of school.

How does Jeanette's family cope with their poverty in this chapter?

• They spend lavishly to distract themselves from their problems.

• They ignore their financial situation and hope for a miracle.

• They cope by being resourceful and supporting each other.

• They rely on government assistance without any effort to improve their situation.

What role does Jeanette's father play in her life during this chapter?

• Jeanette's father only provides financial assistance without emotional support.

• Jeanette's father plays a dual role of encouragement and instability in her life.

• Jeanette's father is absent and has no impact on her life.

• Jeanette's father is a constant source of support and stability.

Describe the relationship between Jeanette and her siblings as depicted in Chapter 2.

• Jeanette and her siblings have a tumultuous relationship filled with constant arguments.

• Jeanette and her siblings often compete against each other for attention.

• Jeanette feels disconnected from her siblings and rarely interacts with them.

• Jeanette and her siblings share a strong bond, supporting each other through their challenges.

What are some of the challenges Jeanette faces in her home environment?

• Strong family support

• Consistent emotional encouragement

• Lack of stability, emotional neglect, financial instability.

• Overabundance of resources

How does the author illustrate the theme of resilience in this chapter?

• The author illustrates resilience through the protagonist's determination to overcome challenges.

• The theme of resilience is depicted by the setting's harsh conditions.

• The author shows resilience through the antagonist's failures.

• The protagonist's lack of support highlights the theme of resilience.

What specific memories does Jeanette share about her childhood in Chapter 2?

• Jeanette recalls her family's vacations to the beach.

• Jeanette shares memories of attending a prestigious school.

• Jeanette shares memories of living in a house without running water, her father's storytelling, and the challenges of her unconventional upbringing.

• She describes her father's successful business ventures.

How does the setting influence the events of Chapter 2?

• The setting only serves as a backdrop with no relevance to the plot.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' actions.

• The setting creates mood and influences character decisions, driving the plot.

• The setting is irrelevant to the mood and character development.

What emotions does Jeanette express regarding her upbringing in this chapter?

• Happiness

• Indifference

• Confusion, frustration, longing, resentment

• Contentment

In what ways does Chapter 2 foreshadow future events in Jeanette's life?

• Chapter 2 foreshadows Jeanette's future struggles with family dynamics and her quest for self-identity.

• Chapter 2 highlights Jeanette's success in her career.

• Chapter 2 reveals Jeanette's perfect relationship with her parents.

• Chapter 2 describes Jeanette's adventures in a foreign country.