Glass Castle: Part I,Pages 29-57 Quiz

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1. Waiting outside of the Bar None Bar on their way to Las Vegas, Jeannette, age four, and Lori, age seven, discuss

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The correct answer is "how many times the family has moved". This can be inferred from the context of the passage, where Jeannette and Lori are discussing various topics while waiting outside the Bar None Bar. The fact that they are discussing the number of times their family has moved suggests that this is one of the subjects they are talking about.

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2. When the family moves to Blythe, the girls are enrolled into school.  What happened to Jeannette after being there only a few days

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Jeannette is jumped by a group of girls after being in Blythe for only a few days.

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3. The parents refused to allow the kids to believe in 

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The parents refused to allow the kids to believe in Santa Clause.

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4. When their parents return from the bar, they bring the girls treats.  What happened to Jeannette's candy bar?

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Jeannette's candy bar was crushed after she falls out of the car.

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5. The family left the Las Vegas motel they were staying in when

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The correct answer is "it caught on fire". This means that the family left the Las Vegas motel because it caught on fire. This would be a valid reason for them to leave as it would be unsafe to stay in a motel that is on fire.

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6. For entertainment at night after dinner, the kids would 

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The correct answer is "all of the above" because the sentence states that the kids would do these activities for entertainment at night after dinner. The sentence includes the options of reading, looking up words in the dictionary, and writing letters to the publishers of the dictionaries if they didn't agree with the definitions. Therefore, all of these options are correct as they are mentioned in the sentence.

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7. The family moves to Midland, and it is here that we discover that Mom

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In the given question, the correct answer is "is pregnant". This can be inferred from the statement that the family moves to Midland, indicating a change in their living situation. The fact that the statement mentions "Mom" suggests that the pregnancy is related to her. The other options, such as having a secret stash of money, discussing leaving her husband, or having a life-threatening disease, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be assumed as the correct answer.

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8. The stated purpose to go to Las Vegas was so that

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The purpose of going to Las Vegas was for Dad to earn money for the prospector. This suggests that the family needed money for the prospector and Dad's job in Las Vegas was a way to earn that money. The other options, such as Dad getting a job dealing cards or Mom getting a job in a hotel, may be possible reasons for going to Las Vegas, but the specific purpose mentioned in the answer is to earn money for the prospector.

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9. During the move from Blythe to Battle Mountain, the parents move the furniture with a rented U-Haul. What happened during that move?

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During the move from Blythe to Battle Mountain, the doors of the rented U-Haul unexpectedly fly open, posing a risk for the kids inside the vehicle. To prevent them from falling out, the kids have to hang on tightly until the doors can be secured again.

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10. When Jeannette is unable to sleep, dad takes his knife

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The correct answer is "and goes hunting for demons." This answer is supported by the statement in the passage that dad takes his knife when Jeannette is unable to sleep. The mention of hunting for demons implies that he is using the knife as a means of protection or to ward off any potential threats that Jeannette may be afraid of. This action suggests that dad is trying to reassure Jeannette and make her feel safe by taking proactive measures.

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11. After dad loses his job in the gypsum mine, his present to his children for Christmas that year is. . . 

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After losing his job in the gypsum mine, dad may not have the financial means to buy expensive gifts for his children. Instead, he decides to give them something unique and meaningful by naming a star in the constellation after them. This gift shows his love and thoughtfulness, even in difficult times.

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12. While in Battle Mountain, dad got a job at 

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The correct answer is a barite mine. This is indicated by the mention of Battle Mountain and the fact that the dad got a job there. A barite mine is a plausible job opportunity in a mining town like Battle Mountain.

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13. Dad was eventually kicked out of the casino for

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The correct answer is "having a system (counting cards)". This means that Dad was kicked out of the casino because he was using a strategy to keep track of the cards being played in order to gain an advantage in the game. Counting cards is often considered cheating in casinos, and it is against the rules. Therefore, the casino took action and removed Dad from the premises.

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14. In Battle Mountain, mom decides what the family really needed was 

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In Battle Mountain, the mom decides that what the family really needed was a piano. This suggests that the family may have been lacking musical entertainment or a creative outlet. The piano could bring joy and relaxation to the household, as well as provide a means for family members to express themselves through music. It could also enhance the overall atmosphere of the house, making it more inviting and lively.

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15. During this fight, dad physically cornered mom 

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The correct answer is "with his car" because it implies that the dad used his car to physically corner the mom during the fight. This suggests that the dad used his vehicle as a means to restrict the mom's movements and prevent her from escaping or defending herself.

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16. One of the fights that mom and dad got into that was memorable for Jeannette was about

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The correct answer is how long she carried her children during pregnancy. This is because the question asks for a fight that was memorable for Jeannette, and the other options do not mention anything about a fight or being memorable.

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Waiting outside of the Bar None Bar on their way to Las Vegas,...
When the family moves to Blythe, the girls are enrolled into school....
The parents refused to allow the kids to believe in 
When their parents return from the bar, they bring the girls treats....
The family left the Las Vegas motel they were staying in when
For entertainment at night after dinner, the kids would 
The family moves to Midland, and it is here that we discover that Mom
The stated purpose to go to Las Vegas was so that
During the move from Blythe to Battle Mountain, the parents move the...
When Jeannette is unable to sleep, dad takes his knife
After dad loses his job in the gypsum mine, his present to his...
While in Battle Mountain, dad got a job at 
Dad was eventually kicked out of the casino for
In Battle Mountain, mom decides what the family really needed...
During this fight, dad physically cornered mom 
One of the fights that mom and dad got into that was memorable for...
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