The Glass Castle Chapter 1

Front

How old was Jeannette when she learned how to cook hot dogs?

Back

3 years old.

Front

Where does Jeannette see her mother at the beginning of the novel?

Back

Rummaging through a dumpster.

Front

Why are the nurses and doctors asking Jeannette about how she got her injuries?

Back

They suspected a parent neglect.

Front

Why didn't Jeannette say 'Hello' to her Mom?

Back

She was embarrassed.

Front

What can you infer from the text about Jeannette's parents?

Back

They are irresponsible, and they neglect their children.

Front

Define the term 'neglect' in the context of parenting.

Back

Neglect refers to the failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including emotional support, supervision, and care.

Front

What is the significance of Jeannette learning to cook at a young age?

Back

It highlights the lack of parental guidance and responsibility in her upbringing.

Front

Describe the relationship between Jeannette and her parents based on Chapter 1.

Back

The relationship is strained, characterized by neglect and embarrassment.

Front

What does Jeannette's reaction to seeing her mother reveal about her feelings?

Back

It reveals feelings of shame and embarrassment regarding her mother's situation.

Front

How does the setting at the beginning of the novel contribute to the theme of neglect?

Back

The setting, with Jeannette's mother rummaging through a dumpster, illustrates the family's poverty and lack of stability.