The Glass Castle

What does it mean when the Walls family "skedaddles?"

• They run out of money.

• They flee town.

• They fight with each other, then make up.

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What does Jeannette see her mom doing at the start of the book?

• Running away from Rex, who is drunk.

• Stealing food.

• Digging through a dumpster.

• Getting arrested.

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What is the Glass Castle?

• A device used to mine bituminous coal.

• A glass home the family will one day live in.

• A Christmas ornament from Jeannette's childhood.

• A tourist location near Battle Mountain.

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What happens to Jeannette's New York City fund?

• Rex steals it.

• She spends it on food for her family.

• She uses it to pay for her expensive college.

• She uses it to buy Grandma Smith's land.

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What was Jeannette's birthday wish when she turned ten?

• She wanted a star.

• She wanted a big meal for her family.

• She wanted books.

• She wanted her dad to stop drinking.

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Besides working as an artist, what other job did Rose Mary have in the Glass Castle?

• Electrician

• Journalist

• Teacher

• Mechanic

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Why does Maureen get arrested?

• Stealing food

• Squatting in an apartment that isn't hers

• Driving recklessly

• Stabbing her mom

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What is Rex's nickname for Jeannette?

• Mountain Goat

• Honey Bun

• Little Darling

• Jeannie

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How does Jeannette learn to swim?

• Lori teaches her by taking her to the Welch river.

• Rex throws her into the water repeatedly until she is able to do it.

• She doesn't learn to swim.

• Her gym teach shows her.

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How do the other kids at school most often treat the Walls children?

• They are kind and respectful.

• They ignore them.

• They become quick friends.

• They bully them.

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