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What happened to Tinkerbell (Jeanette's doll)? 

• She gave her to a homeless child
• She broke her arms
• She melted her face with matches
• She threw her in the trash

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In the first story, why is Jeannette embarrassed by her mom?

• Her mom is a convict
• Her mom is homeless and scavenging and dumpster diving
• Her mom is begging people on the street for money
• Her mom is stealing food from local grocery stores

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Why did Jeannette end up in the hospital at the age of three?

• Her dress and body caught on fire while cooking hot dogs
• Dad came home drunk and broke her arm
• She crawled into the fireplace and caught on fire
• Mom knocked her off a chair, breaking her nose

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What does it mean to skedaddle?

• To dance around frantically
• To walk quickly
• To move (from one ‘home’ to the next)
• To attempt flying

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What does Dad tell Jeannette to do when she sees the Demon under her bed?

• Call for Dad who will take down the Demon
• Shoot the Demon with the pistol
• Kick the Demon and swear at him until he runs
• Stare the Demon down and show him you aren’t afraid

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What can you infer about Rex Walls, based on the Christmas present he gave his kids?

• Dad doesn’t have any money and doesn’t care about his kids Christmas experience
• Dad doesn’t have any money, but he cares about his kids Christmas experience
• Dad has money to blow and wants to give the kids everything they wished for
• Dad has only a little money and prefers to use it on himself and forget the kids

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What does Rex give Jeannette as a Christmas gift?

• Mars
• Star
• Venus
• Constellation 

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What is Jeannette's nickname?

• Mountain Girl
• Mountain Goat
• Tree Hugger
• Pretty Girl 

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Who is Maureen named after?

• Rex
• Grandma Smith
• Jeannette
• Rose Mary

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On the 14 hour ride to Battle Mountain, Nevada, Jeannette and her three siblings traveled illegally in

• a train car

• on top of luggage in the Green Caboose

• the back of a U-Haul truck

• the cargo area of a bus

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