The Glass Castle 203-212

What was the main reason the narrator's father considered their house the coolest spot in Welch?

• It had a large swimming pool.

• It was located on the mountainside.

• It was near the railroad tracks.

• It had air conditioning.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

How did the narrator and her father react to the heat while sitting on the porch?

• They started arguing.

• They went inside to cool off.

• They laughed until they cried.

• They discussed moving to a cooler place.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What was the admission fee for swimming in the afternoon at the pool?

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

• 75 cents

• 1 dollar

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

Why did the narrator feel that accepting Dinitia's invitation to swim might be violating a taboo?

• Because the pool was officially segregated

• Because it was against the law

• Because of an unspoken social rule

• Because the pool was closed to their community

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why did the narrator decide to slip her bathing suit on underneath her dress?

• She was feeling hot and wanted to cool down.

• She was self-conscious about her appearance.

• She wanted to show off her bathing suit.

• She thought it would make her more conspicuous.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How did the women react when Dinitia used a familiar line during their conversation?

• They ignored her.

• They were confused and asked for clarification.

• They laughed and seemed to enjoy the humor.

• They were offended and stopped talking.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did the narrator describe the effect of the chlorine in the pool?

• It was mild and barely noticeable

• It caused no irritation

• It was so strong that it wafted up in a vapor

• It was soothing and pleasant

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How did the narrator feel physically after the swim?

• Energized and refreshed

• Tired but happy

• Cleaner than ever before

• Uncomfortable and dirty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What reason did the balding man give for his visit?

• He was selling something

• He was conducting a welfare check

• He was looking for a lost pet

• He was making a delivery

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the narrator's father do according to the narrator?

• He is a lawyer

• He is a teacher

• He does odd jobs and is an entrepreneur

• He is a doctor

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6