The Glass Castle Test

When Rex tells Jeannette "he loved [her], that he never would have let [her] drown, but you can't cling to the side your whole life, that one lesson every parent needs to teach a child is. If you don't want to sink, you better figure out how to swim," she immediately accepts this answer. What does this reveal about Jeannette?

• She is the more capable of all of the Walls children.

• She does not have survival instincts and fails to notice when there is danger present.

• She is perceives everything her father tells her as true, rather than seeing the reality, as she is overly trusting.

• She is reliant on her father's comforting to make her feel better.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes Rosemary's mind set living in Welch?

• She doe not care to fit in

• She desperately wants to belong

• She wants to change for the better

• She believes Welch is too good for her family

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the Walls family?

• Lazy and unmotivated

• Easily discouraged and weak

• Chaotic, unpredictable, adventurous and unique

• Hardworking and resilient

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the primary theme of 'The Glass Castle'?

• Resilience and overcoming adversity

• The importance of wealth

• The power of technology

• The role of government

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

Who is the author of 'The Glass Castle'?

• Jeannette Walls

• J.K. Rowling

• George Orwell

• Mark Twain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Glass Castle'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In 'The Glass Castle', what does the glass castle symbolize?

• Hope and dreams

• Wealth and power

• Fear and anxiety

• Isolation

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the narrative style of 'The Glass Castle'?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which character in 'The Glass Castle' is known for their artistic talent?

• Lori Walls

• Brian Walls

• Rex Walls

• Maureen Walls

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the setting of 'The Glass Castle'?

• A rural town in West Virginia

• A bustling city in New York

• A small village in England

• A coastal town in California

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6