The Glass Castle Test Review

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What is the Prospector?

Back

An invention Rex is working on to separate gold from rocks.

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Why does the family have to 'do the skedaddle' so often?

Back

Because they are trying to avoid the law and bill collectors.

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What question is Johnny Cash directly answering in his song Man in Black?

Back

Why do you always wear black?

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How does the Glass Castle connect to the quote from the Dylan Thomas poem, 'Poem on His Birthday'?

Back

The Glass Castle represents a type of heaven that even if never achieved gives the family something to strive and hope for.

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What can we infer about the value of Rosemary's property when she asks to borrow a million dollars?

Back

It's also worth one million dollars.

Front

Define the term 'Glass Castle' in the context of the memoir.

Back

The Glass Castle symbolizes hope and dreams for a better life that the Walls family aspires to achieve.

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What role does Rex Walls play in the family dynamics?

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Rex is both a source of inspiration and chaos, embodying the family's struggles and aspirations.

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How does Jeannette's relationship with her parents evolve throughout the memoir?

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Jeannette's relationship becomes more complex as she grapples with love, disappointment, and the desire for independence.

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What does the recurring theme of 'skedaddling' represent in the memoir?

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It represents the instability and unpredictability of the Walls family's life.

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Explain the significance of the title 'The Glass Castle'.

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The title reflects the fragility of dreams and the elusive nature of the ideal life the family seeks.