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The Glass Castle Parts 1 and 2
The Glass Castle Parts 1 and 2
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1
Why does the Walls family need to keep moving?
They keep inheriting houses in different place
Rex can't keep a job and owes people money because of his alcoholism
Rosemary only wants to live in the desert
Rosemary doesn't like where they live, so they move a lot
2
What happens to Jeannette when she makes hot dogs on her own?
Her mom yells at her because she's too young to make hot dogs on her own
She is successful, makes her hot dogs, and eats them.
Her tutu catches on fire and she needs to go to the hospital for her burns
She falls off the step stool she used to reach the stove top
3
What is the effect after Lori gets new glasses?
It makes her eyes even worse, but her parents don't fix it
She appreciates that her mother has gotten these glasses for her
She refuses to wear her new glasses
She can finally see clearly and sees the reality of her life
4
RoseMary could be described HOW throughout this portion of the story?
In denial
Reliable
Selfless and generous
protective of her children
5
What could the Joshua tree symbolize?
One's ability to preserve water when needed
One's ability to wither under pressure
One's ability to stand tall and look good through trauma
One's ability to withstand extreme situations
6
Why is Rex's Christmas gift of stars significant?
It strengthened the bond between ONLY Rex and Jeannette
Brian appreciated the gift, but the girls did not
It taught the children that gifts do not always have to be so materialistic
It's not - the kids don't appreciate this cheap gift
7
Who is Grandma Smith and why does Jeannette like her?
Rosemary's mother; she is rich and gives the kids everything
Rosemary's mother; she is warm and has rules
Rex's mother; she showers the kids with love
Rex's mother; she takes the kids away from their parents
8
Who does Brian say can't read very well at the Green Lantern?
Miss Smith
Naomi
Miss Page
Ginger
9
How does Jeannette feel about fire after the fire in San Francisco?
She becomes obsessed and starts fires
She believes the fire was out to get her and wonders if all fire is related
She believes she somehow started the fire and is at fault
She becomes afraid of it and has nightmares for the rest of her childhood
10
What happens after the children shoot at Billy Deel?
The whole family gets arrested
The family has to leave Battle Mountain
The children get sent to juvenile detention
Billy's father and Rex fight it out
11
What does it show about Rex when he burns down the Christmas tree?
He does not want his children taking part in any type of worship
He wants to make RoseMary even more angry so she will leave him
He is at a breaking point that is demonstrated by his chaos and destruction
He tries to provide for the family but his addiction gets in the way
12
Why does Walls bring up the story about Mary Charlene's "crib death"?
It explains why the family moves so often
It gives insight into how both parents deal with trauma
It explains why the kids don't like the name Mary
It foreshadows another family death
13
What literary device: “But Dad drank hard liquor only when we had money, which wasn’t often, so life was mostly good..."
IMAGERY
IRONY
METAPHOR
FORESHADOWING
14
Which other siblings got injured but did not end up in the hospital?
Maureen (fell out of crib) and Brian (also burnt)
Lori (scorpion bite) and Brian (head injury)
Jeannette (burns) and Lori (scorpion bite)
Just Jeannette (burnt but no hospital)
15
At the end of Part II what does RoseMary decide to do to help the family?
To get a full time job
To sell her mother's home and invest the money
To leave Rex once and for all
To move in with Rex's family in W.Va.
16
How does Brian help defend Jeannette when she fights with the other girls?
He doesn't; he runs away
He yells and screams until they leave
He uses large boulders to throw at the girls and they run away
He grabs a yucca branch and tries to defend Jeannette
17
When the children have to eat butter and sugar, what does Jeannette's reaction to her mother show?
She submits to her mom like always
Jeannette is finally being honest and letting her mom know this is not ok
Jeannette and Lori hide the food which makes their mom angry
She still views their life as an adventure
18
RoseMary decides to steal clothes for Maureen. Why?
She says Maureen deserves special treatment because she's so much younger
Because they can't even afford hand me down clothes
Becuase all the other kids are so much bigger than Maureen
RoseMary wants to impress their new neighbors
19
Who is Grandma Smith?
RoseMary's mother
Their elderly neighbor who loves the kids
Lori's teacher
Rex's mother
20
What is positive about Jeannette cooking herself hot dogs again?
Now she is able to provide for all of her siblings
She needs to be able to take care of herself
Her parents still aren't paying attention to her
It can teach her to overcome her fears
21
As an adult looking back, what does Jeannette think after her father's swimming lesson?
She harbors hatred for her father because of this
She wants to become an Olympic swimmer
She has decided to also teach her children to swim this way
She accepts that her father did this to ultimately benefit her
22
Jeannette sees her mother digging through trash while on her way to a fancy party. How does she react?
She purposefully ignores her mom, but feels guilty about her reaction.
She makes the driver stop so she can yell at her mom.
She ignores her mom and continues on to the party.
She makes her driver stop so she can say hi to her mom.
23
What keeps Rex from adequately using his genius to help the family?
Rex did not go to college so he cannot find a job
Rex doesn't care about the rest of the family
Rex's laziness keeps him from securing good work
Rex's rejection of traditional work and lifestyles, along with alcoholism
24
Why doesn't RoseMary want to be a teacher?
She's lazy and just doesn't want a job
She feels Rex should be bringing home more money
It's what her mom wanted her to be able to do if painting didn't work
She secretly never finished her teaching degree so she can't teach
25
Rex's alcoholism has gotten worse. How does this affect the family?
The family has to be sneaky and tip toe around Rex's increased anger
Jeannette still supports her father while no one else does
The whole family tries to get him to quit by holding an intervention
Lori and Brian try to run away
26
How can readers tell Jeannette is of a different class than her parents as she tells her story?
She always saves her leftovers and gives them to shelters in the city
She owns a Lambhourgini
She also looks for food and clothes in dumpsters
She lives on Park Avenue, has antique furniture, and wears pearls
27
How does Jeannette learn to swim?
Rex tries, but she doesn't actually learn
RoseMary patiently teaches her in the local swimming pool
Rex refuses to teach her and makes Lori do it
Rex throws her into the water and lets her struggle/almost drown
28
What could fire symbolize throughout Parts I and II?
purity
hope to rebuild
pure destruction
warmth
29
How do RoseMary and Rex first meet?
RoseMary meets him in a library and they date for 3 months before marrying
Rex sees RoseMary diving into a lake and tells her they will get married.
Rex dates RoseMary for a few years and they run away from her mother.
RoseMary pursues Rex because he was in the military
30
What is the purpose of Rex petting the cheetah at the zoo?
He wants to freak out all the onlookers
He wants his kids to learn animal psych and how to respect wild animals
He wants to free all the zoo animals
He wants his kids to learn how to submit to wild animals
31
What literary device is used when Walls writes that her mother tells her, "Just tell the truth. That's simple enough"?
irony
allusion
simile
metaphor
32
What are some of the hospital staff's concerns while Jeannette is there?
She had to lie to get her parents to take her to the hospital
The family keeps stealing food from the hospital
3 out of 4 siblings are all in the hospital
She was cooking alone and has scratches and bruises all over her body
33
When Rex Walls says, "You don't have to worry anymore...You're safe now". What lit. devices are being used?
allusion and imagery
irony and foreshadowing
irony and simile
foreshadowing and metaphor
34
How does Jeannette get out of the hospital?
The whole family comes in the hospital howling like wolves
She is discharged after she has completely healed
Her dad sneaks her out and the whole family is waiting in the car.
Her parents can't afford the bill, so she gets kicked out
35
What is the name of Jeannette's teacher
Mrs. Walls
Ginger
Miss Smith
Miss Page
36
Why does Jeannette like Grandma Smith?
She is strict and provides a sense of order and normalcy
She is lavish with candy and spoils the kids
She leaves all her money to Jeannette
She lets the kids do whatver they want
37
What is the result of Rex taking Jeannette demon hunting in the desert?
Jeannette learns to face her fears
Rex simply wants to spend time with his favorite daughter
Jeannette gets even more scared and runs away
Rex gets to show off to his daughter
38
What does Jeannette think after she falls out of the car?
She thinks her family misses her but knows she will be okay.
She doesn't want to go to the hospital like her parents want her to
She doesn't trust that Brian will tell parents that she fell out
She thinks her family might not come back for her
39
Outside of a traditional education, what do RoseMary and Rex prefer to teach their children?
Mom focuses on reading and Dad focuses on Math
Mom focuses on Science and Dad focuses on History
Dad wants children to be in public school-Mom says it runis their curiosity
Both parents don't care what their children learn
40
Why does Jeannette enjoy staying in the hospital?
She likes meeting all the new nurses and doctors
She likes being the "only kid"
She gets regular meals and traditional care.
She's happy to be healing her injury
41
What does Jeannette request for her 10th birthday?
a puppy
a new bike
more food in the house
That Rex stop drinking
42
What could Jeannette burning Tinker Bell's face symbolize?
The loss of her innocence
Her hating dolls now
The loss of her siblings' innocence
Her desire to be a doctor
43
What does the Glass Castle symbolize?
heaven
an impossible future, according to Rex
a safe home for the family
dreams and hope for the future
