Exploring The Glass Castle: Thanksgiving Insights

The narrator and her second husband, John, welcome family members for a Thanksgiving gathering at their farmhouse. They reflect on family history, share updates, and enjoy a festive meal. The gathering is the first since the narrator's father's funeral, and it brings together family members who have not seen each other in years. The event is filled with laughter, memories, and a sense of togetherness.

Who is the narrator waiting for at the train station?

• Her mother and sister Laurie

• Her father and brother

• Her friends

• Her colleagues

What was John’s idea for Thanksgiving?

• To go on a vacation

• To invite the narrator's family to the farmhouse

• To visit a restaurant

• To have a quiet dinner

What does the narrator admire about John during the drive?

• His cooking skills

• His storytelling

• His acceptance of her past

• His sense of humor

Who joins the family at the farmhouse along with Brian?

• Brian's wife

• Brian's friend

• Brian's daughter Veronica

• Brian's son

What does the family do in the garden?

• Have a picnic

• Prepare it for winter

• Build a shed

• Plant new flowers

What does the narrator bake for Thanksgiving?

• Pies

• Cakes

• Cookies

• Bread

What is Brian's profession?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Detective

What news does the mother share during dinner?

• She acquired her apartment for $1

• She is getting married

• She bought a new house

• She is moving to a new city

Who is still living in California according to the mother?

• John

• Brian

• Maureen

• Laurie

What do they toast to during dinner?

• Their new house

• Their mother

• Their father

• Their success