Jeannette's Relationship with Her Mother

Jeannette's Relationship with Her Mother

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Jeannette Walls reflects on her life and her relationship with her homeless parents. She encounters her mom rummaging through a dumpster, which triggers feelings of guilt and embarrassment. At home, she contemplates her comfortable life compared to her parents' struggles. Jeannette meets her mom for lunch, where they discuss their differing values and life choices.

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32 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced in the beginning of 'The Glass Castle'?

Jeannette's childhood adventures

Jeannette's perspective on her adult life

The history of the Walls family

The geographical setting of the story

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggers Jeannette's reflection on her mother's past?

A conversation with her father

A letter from her mother

A family photograph

Seeing her mother in a dumpster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jeannette's initial reaction upon seeing her mother in the dumpster?

She feels proud

She feels joy

She feels panic

She feels indifferent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jeannette do to avoid being seen by her mother?

She calls out to her mother

She confronts her mother

She hides in the taxi

She leaves the area

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jeannette feel about her mother's situation?

Proud

Conflicted

Indifferent

Joyful

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jeannette feel about her lifestyle compared to her parents'?

Proud and content

Joyful and satisfied

Ashamed and conflicted

Indifferent and detached

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jeannette do after seeing her mother in the dumpster?

She confronts her mother

She ignores her mother

She contacts a friend of her mother's

She calls the police

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