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The Glass Castle pgs. 196 - 241

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do you spell the narrator's name?

a)

Jeanete

b)

Jeannette

c)

Jeannete

d)

Jeannete

2.

Why was Maureen never home?

a)

She stayed with her friends all the time.

b)

She was always running away.

c)

She started sleeping at the church because it was warm there.

d)

She is often removed and put in foster care.

3.

By the time she got to Welch High School, Dinitia had changed. What happened to her?

a)

She was really applying herself academically and she made the honor roll.

b)

She decided that she wanted to be friends with Jeannette and they began to eat lunch together.

c)

She started drinking malt ale at school, was pregnant, and later killed her mother's boyfriend.

d)

She got really mad at the school principal and keyed his car during study hall.

4.

Who is Jeannette Bivens?

a)

She is one of the ladies who works at the Daily News and insults Jeannette for her body odor.

b)

She is one of the high school English teachers and the Maroon Wave's faculty advisor.

c)

She is one of the close friends of Ginnie Sue Pastor; they "work" together.

d)

She is one of the local artists in town who Rose Mary resents because of her talent.

5.

When Jeannette realizes that in 25 years she'll be the same age as Rose Mary, she decides that...

a)

"she would never stay married to a man like Rex who was an alcoholic and gambler."

b)

"she would not spend hours making art for her own personal use without selling it for a profit."

c)

"she would not be crying her eyes out in an unheated shack in some godforsaken holler."

d)

"she would never allow her own kids to do without basic necessities like food and clothing."

6.

What did Jeannette believe to be the secret to managing a man like Rex?

a)

a strong woman who would set ultimatums and stick to them.

b)

a strong woman who would not allow alcohol in the home or pour it out.

c)

a strong woman who would make a monthly budget and manage money better.

d)

a strong woman who would put her foot down and make him get and keep a job.

7.

When Jeannette says "If Robbie had been set up by Dad, so had I," what did she mean?

a)

Rex hustled Robbie in pool and hustled Jeannette into the scam.

b)

Rex hustled Robbie in poker and hustled Jeannette into the scam.

c)

Rex hustled Robbie in bowling and hustled Jeannette into the scam.

d)

Rex hustled Robbie in arm-wrestling and hustled Jeannette into the scam.

8.

Besides tutoring, babysitting, mowing lawns, redeeming bottles and selling scrap metal, what was Jeannette's first real job?

a)

selling her stories to the local newspaper

b)

working at the Howdy House refilling drinks

c)

selling jewelry at Becker's Jewel Box

d)

working at the community pool as a junior lifeguard

9.

What was Jeannette's main motivation for stealing a watch from the jewelry case at work?

a)

She thought she deserved it because she'd never really had anything nice of her own.

b)

Mr. Becker hadn't paid her any commissions and she was only taking what she was owed.

c)

She felt like she deserved it because of the physical advances Mr. Becker had made at her.

d)

She figured if her mom was entitled to a two-carat diamond, surely she could have a watch.

10.

What type of punishment does Rex give Jeannette that finally shows her where his true loyalty lies?

a)

He takes her to bars to hustle drunk men for money.

b)

He takes away her school library books so she can't read for pleasure.

c)

He takes off his belt and gives her a whipping.

d)

He takes off from home and punishes her by ignoring her.

11.

After the men from New York visit Welch, Lori "began to see New York as sort of an Emerald City--this glowing, bustling place at the end of a long road where she could become the person she was meant to be." Justifiably, what do the Walls kids name their pig that would house the Escape Fund Money?

a)

The Wizard

b)

Tinman

c)

Dorothy

d)

Oz

12.

What does Rex do to the Shakespeare bust Lori sculpts for her submission in a scholarship sponsored by the literary society?

a)

He reaches over and smears off Shakespeare's mouth with his thumb and calls it "Mute Bard."

b)

He reaches over and smears off Shakespeare's nose with his thumb and calls it "Smelly Fella."

c)

He reaches over and smears off Shakespeare's ears with his thumb and calls it "Deaf Dude."

d)

He reaches over and smears off Shakespeare's eyebrows with his thumb and calls it "Bald Bard."

13.

What selfless act does Jeannette offer to Lori when Mrs. Sanders offers Jeannette a summer job?

a)

She tells Mrs. Sanders to hire Lori instead and keep her on during the school year, because she really needs the money.

b)

She tells Mrs. Sanders to hire Lori instead and buy her a bus ticket to New York at summer's end.

c)

She tells Mrs. Sanders to hire Lori instead and buy her books for her first college semester.

d)

She tells Mrs. Sanders to hire Lori instead and keep in touch once she's back in Welch.

14.

During her sophomore year of high school, what alternative to digging through the bathroom trashcans did Jeannette turn to for finding food?

a)

She began packing her lunch at home; Rose Mary made her some yummy ham sandwiches.

b)

She started slipping into the teachers' lounge with Mrs. Bivens pretending to work on the paper.

c)

She began getting invited out to lunch with Dinitia and her friends.

d)

She found industrial sized cans of corn, cole slaw, and pudding in the cafeteria garbage pails.

15.

In the middle of her junior year, what advice does Jeannette's guidance counselor, Miss Katona give her?

a)

Maybe she should consider applying to more Ivy League schools due to her excellent grades.

b)

Maybe she should consider skipping her senior year altogether and go on to NYC.

c)

Maybe she should consider staying in state and applying to the more affordable state colleges.

d)

Maybe she should consider waiting a year or two until Brian could go with her.

16.

The night before Jeannette leaves town, what does Rex want to show her in the living room?

a)

The watch she'd wanted at Becker's Jewelry Store; he'd bought it for her.

b)

The money he'd taken form the piggy bank; he'd added some gambling money to the total.

c)

The blueprints for the Glass Castle; he'd reconfigured the layout.

d)

The collection of geodes he'd been saving since Battle Mountain; he wanted her to take them.

17.

When Jeannette and Rex hug goodbye, she describes his...

a)

scent; she "breathed in his smell of tobacco, Vitalis, and whiskey."

b)

scent; she "breathed in his smell of coal, body odor, and whiskey."

c)

appearance; she "saw his torn pants, dirty fingernails, and disheveled hair."

d)

mood; she "realized he was happy for her, and yet sad to say goodbye."

18.

What does Jeannette do after her dad tries to convince her to stay in Welch?

a)

She leaves town taking the morning bus out of Welch and to New York City.

b)

She decides that family is more important and blows off her plans for New York City.

c)

She decides to attend a West Virginia college, this way she can continue to live in Welch.

d)

She decides that because Rose Mary just doesn't get it and ignores her parents pleads for her to stay.

19.

What happened to the money the children were saving in the piggy bank?

a)

Rex stole it to buy alcohol.

b)

Rose Mary stole it to buy a crystal vase.

c)

Their neighbor, Bob, broke in and stole it to pay his rent.

d)

Maureen gave it as an offering at church

20.

When she hears that Jeannette is moving to New York, why does Rose Mary cry?

a)

All of her babies are moving away.

b)

She's upset that Jeannette won't help pay the rent anymore.

c)

It's not fair that Jeannette gets to go to New York while Rose Mary is stuck in Welch.

d)

She's is mad that Brian won't help her with Maureen

21.

What is the name of the newspaper Jeannette works at?

a)

The Tide

b)

The Newspaper

c)

The Wave

d)

The Welch Gazette

22.
What event ultimately forced mom to get a job?
a)
Child welfare came knocking on their door
b)
She could not feed her kids
c)
She could not clothe her kids
d)
She needed more art supplies
23.
Jeannette steals a watch from Becker's Jewel Box and pawns it for rent money
a)
True
b)
False
24.
To escape Robbie's apartment, Jeannette
a)
Knees him in the groin
b)
Screams for Rex
c)
Shows him her scar
d)
Calls the police
25.
Mr. Becker pays Jeannette commission on each sale she makes. 
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Rex wins a new car after playing poker and names it
a)
Oz
b)
Hendrix
c)
Elvis
d)
Jeannette
27.
Mom is gone all summer because she is
a)
Visiting her land in Texas
b)
Renewing her teaching license
c)
Selling her art
d)
Vacationing in New York
28.
Lori decides she will go to New York to become 
a)
An author
b)
A musician
c)
An artist
d)
A model 
29.

Who was the first member of the family to leave Welch?

a)

Rex

b)

Jeannette

c)

Maureen

d)

Lori

e)

Brian

30.

Why did Lori enjoy summer camp?

a)

Warm showers and hot meals

b)

Everyone assumed she was a normal person

c)

Her boyfriend kissed her

d)

All of the answer choices

31.

Jeannette wants braces, but the family cannot afford it. What does she do?

a)

She starts stealing money from her parents to save up.

b)

She makes her own braces.

c)

She offers to babysit for the orthodontist in town.

d)

She buys a used set from her friend at school.

32.

When Rose Mary went away to a summer camp, who did she leave in charge of the money?

a)

Rex

b)

Lori

c)

Jeannette

d)

Grandpa

33.
How did Rex get money for Jeannette?
a)
He robbed a homeless veteran.
b)
He took her to the bar and let a drunk old man take advantage of her. 
c)
He sold Rose Mary's diamond ring.
34.
What can you infer about the children's feelings for each other?
a)
They tolerate each other
b)
They love each other
c)
They hate each other
d)
They are indifferent
35.
How did Lori get to New York?
a)
Hitched a ride
b)
baby sat and earned a bus ticket
c)
Got a scholarship
d)
Won a contest
36.
Who walked Jeanette to the bus station?
a)
Miss Bivens
b)
Dad
c)
Mom
d)
Ernie Goad
37.
What did Lori do to make extra money?
a)
cleaned for people
b)
tutored kids
c)
made posters
d)
sold cookies
38.

Who is not a neighbor to the Walls family in Welch?

a)

Billy Deel

b)

Ginnie Sue Pastor

c)

A mentally challenged man who is in love with Jeannette

d)

A man with black lung

39.
To pay Jeannette back for the money he borrows, Rex takes her on a "business trip" to 
a)
The welfare office
b)
The bar
c)
A car dealership
d)
A casino
40.
For Maureen birthday, Rex and Rose Mary buy her
a)
A new bike
b)
A doll
c)
Toy kitchen appliances
d)
Nothing
41.
Maureen is described as "an ugly girl, with short blond hair and green eyes"
a)
True
b)
False
42.

What metaphor does "The Glass Castle" represent in the novel?

a)

empty promises from Rex Walls

b)

opportunity for the Walls' children to build up their lives

c)

The greatest house the Walls' family will ever own

d)

It's not a metaphor, it's a symbol

43.

How did Jeannette get involved in high school?

a)

She tried out for cheerleading.

b)

She worked in the cafeteria.

c)

She worked for the school newspaper.

d)

She joined student council

44.

What did Jeannette steal from the jewelry store?

a)

Money

b)

Food

c)

Watch

d)

Diamond ring

45.
How did Rex react when he found out that Jeannette had back-talked her mother?
a)
"Way to go mountain goat. I knew you were tough."
b)
"You know damn good and well that you are to respect your parents."
c)
"When you sass your mother, I expect you to use better vocabulary than that."
46.

Who said the following quote: "Maybe I should move to New York City right now and graduate from high school there. Then I'd be considered in-state."

a)

Lori

b)

Brian

c)

Jeannette

d)

Rose Mary

47.

Who said the following quote: "I'm not upset because I'll miss you. I'm upset because you get to go to New York and I'm stuck here. It's not fair."

a)

Lori

b)

Jeannette

c)

Rex

d)

Rose Mary

48.

Who said the following quote: "You'll never build the Glass Castle."

a)

Rex

b)

Jeannette

c)

Maureen

d)

Lori

49.

Who said the following quote: "I know what you look like, and I know what a bus station looks like. And those big farewells are so sentimental."

a)

Rose Mary

b)

Rex

c)

Jeannette

d)

Lori

50.

Who said the following quote: "I don't want to set the world on edge! I just want to win a stupid scholarship."

a)

Jeannette

b)

Lori

c)

Brian

d)

Rose Mary