The Glass Castle 259-268

What was the narrator's first impression upon seeing the cityscape at dusk?

• The city seemed quiet and deserted.

• The city was filled with bright lights and loud noises.

• The city appeared as a large island with skyscrapers glowing like fire.

• The city looked small and unimpressive.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did Lori do when she saw the men at one of her tables in the German restaurant?

• She ignored them.

• She greeted them in German.

• She asked them to leave.

• She served them quietly.

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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

According to the narrator, how did New Yorkers react when they realized someone wasn't trying to hustle them?

• They ignored the person.

• They became hostile.

• They gave detailed instructions.

• They walked away quickly.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What caused the orange glow in the sky according to Lori?

• A nearby fire.

• The sunrise.

• Air pollution refracting light.

• Streetlights.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the narrator get as a part of their meal during the first few weeks at the job?

• Hot dog and soda

• Cheeseburger and chocolate milkshake

• Pizza and lemonade

• Salad and water

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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 narrator's reaction when someone tried to steal her purse on the train?

• She let the person take it without resistance.

• She pulled it back, causing the strap to break.

• She chased the thief down the platform.

• She reported the incident to the police immediately.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How did the staff at The Phoenix manage with their typewriters?

• They used brand new typewriters.

• They used laptops instead of typewriters.

• They used manual typewriters with threadbare ribbons and yellowed keys.

• They avoided using typewriters and wrote by hand.

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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 was the main reason the narrator wanted Brian to move to New York?

• Because Brian had no friends in Welch

• To escape the poor living conditions in Welch

• Because jobs were plentiful in New York

• To live closer to the narrator

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How did Brian adapt to his new life in New York compared to his life in Welch?

• He missed his adventurous life in Welch

• He quickly made a lot of new friends

• He struggled to find a job

• He preferred the quiet life in Welch

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the narrator's job at the time of the events described in the text?

• Editor at the Barnard Bulletin

• Editorial assistant at a magazine

• Journalist at The Phoenix

• Community activist

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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