Jeannette's Hospital Experience and Memories

The transcript details Jeannette Walls' early childhood experiences, focusing on a traumatic fire accident and her subsequent hospital stay. It highlights her family's unconventional lifestyle, including their frequent moves and her parents' unique parenting style. Jeannette's fascination with fire and her family's nomadic adventures are central themes, illustrating resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

What is Jeannette's earliest memory?

• Being on fire

• Playing with her siblings

• Visiting her grandmother

• Going to school

What was Jeannette doing when her dress caught fire?

• Drawing a picture

• Reading a book

• Cooking hot dogs

• Playing with toys

How did Jeannette's mother react to the fire?

• She panicked and screamed

• She calmly put out the fire

• She ignored it

• She called the fire department

What did the hospital staff do when Jeannette arrived?

• Gave her a bath

• Took her to surgery immediately

• Gave her a toy

• Put her on a stretcher and applied ice

What did Jeannette think about the hospital environment?

• It was boring and dull

• It was clean and orderly

• It was chaotic and noisy

• It was dark and scary

How did Jeannette's family behave during their hospital visits?

• They were sad and crying

• They were indifferent

• They were loud and disruptive

• They were quiet and respectful

What did Jeannette become fascinated with after her accident?

• Water

• Fire

• Animals

• Books

What did Jeannette do with matches?

• Played with them behind the trailer

• Used them to light candles

• Threw them away

• Gave them to her brother

Why did the family leave suddenly in the middle of the night?

• They were going to visit relatives

• They were escaping from someone

• They were going on vacation

• They were moving to a new house

What did Jeannette's father say about pillows?

• They are essential for good sleep

• They are unnecessary for good posture

• They are too expensive

• They are only for adults