The Glass Castle Quiz Questions
-
What City is Jeanette living in when she begins this book?
-
Chicago
-
Seattle
-
New York
-
Philadelphia
-
Detroit
-
Please choose the most appropriate answer for the following questions. Let's paly this quiz and learn more about The Glass Castle book!
Quiz Preview
- 2.
Jeanette states that she was imbarassed of herself for wearing pearls and living on Park Avenue. What event causes her to feel this way?
Explanation
Jeanette feels embarrassed about wearing pearls and living on Park Avenue because when she remembers her upbringing, she realizes that she comes from a humble background. This contrast between her current luxurious lifestyle and her humble roots makes her feel self-conscious and embarrassed.Rate this question:
- 3.
What did Jeanette's mother do with the duck sauce and the hot-and-spicy mustard?
-
She use them with her egg rolls
-
She put them in her pockets
-
She put them in her pockets and them asked the waiter for more
-
She told her daughter that she simply must try the sauces on her kung pao chicken.
-
She dumped them in her purse
Correct Answer
A. She dumped them in her purseExplanation
The correct answer is that Jeanette's mother dumped the duck sauce and hot-and-spicy mustard in her purse. This means that she put them in her purse instead of using them with her egg rolls, putting them in her pockets, asking for more, or suggesting her daughter try them on her kung pao chicken.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
Jeanette tells us that her earliest childhood memory was.........?
Correct Answer
Living in Arizona - 5.
Jeanette names several reasons she would like to stay in the hospital forever. Which reason below is NOT one of those reasons?
-
She had her first piece of chewing gum
-
The nurse would sneak her candy from the vending machines
-
She had a radio in her room
-
The nurses changed her sheets, even when they weren't dirty
-
The nurses brought her 3 hot meals a day
Correct Answer
A. She had a radio in her roomExplanation
Jeanette names several reasons she would like to stay in the hospital forever, such as having her first piece of chewing gum, the nurse sneaking her candy from the vending machines, the nurses changing her sheets even when they weren't dirty, and the nurses bringing her three hot meals a day. However, having a radio in her room is not mentioned as one of the reasons she would like to stay in the hospital forever.Rate this question:
-
- 6.
When Jeanette's mother arrived at the hospital and found her chewing gum, she told Jeanette that chewing gum was a low-class habit, and the nurse should have consulted her before encouraging such vulgar behavior. Explain the irony in this statement.
- 7.
What kind of prize did Jeanette's mother win at the raffle at the fair?
-
A helicopter ride
-
Free cotton candy for Lori and Brian
-
10 Free tickets to ride the ferris wheel
-
A large stuffed cat with a jeweled collar
-
Two goldfish
Correct Answer
A. A helicopter rideExplanation
Jeanette's mother won a helicopter ride at the raffle at the fair.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
Jeanette's favorite toy was.............
-
Cinderella
-
Sleeping Beauty
-
Snow White
-
The Little Mermaid
-
Tinkerbell
Correct Answer
A. TinkerbellExplanation
Jeanette's favorite toy was Tinkerbell.Rate this question:
-
- 9.
What word did Jeanette's father use when they had to leave their home quickly?
-
The Twist
-
The Mouse Dance
-
The Get with it Dance
-
The Lickety-split
-
The Skedaddle
Correct Answer
A. The SkedaddleExplanation
When Jeanette's father had to leave their home quickly, he used the word "The Skedaddle." This word implies a sense of urgency and haste, indicating that they needed to depart swiftly. It suggests that Jeanette's father wanted everyone to move quickly and efficiently in order to ensure their safety and avoid any potential danger or harm.Rate this question:
-
- 10.
Which two fruits does Jeanette remember having an feast on at one point during her childhood?
-
Bananas and Strawberries
-
Grapes and Apples
-
Grapes and Cantaloupes
-
Cantaloupes and Apples
-
Oranges and Apples
Correct Answer
A. Grapes and CantaloupesExplanation
Jeanette remembers having a feast on grapes and cantaloupes during her childhood.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
What is the Glass Castle? What was their father's excuse for having not yet started the constructino process of the Glass Castle?
- 12.
Who thought that Rex Wall's was flawless?
-
Mary Charlene
-
Jeanette
-
Lori
-
Brian
-
Grandma Smith
Correct Answer
A. JeanetteExplanation
Jeanette thought that Rex Wall's was flawless.Rate this question:
-
- 13.
What made the Joshua Tree so beautiful?
Correct Answer
it's color
it's leaves
it's bark
it's struggleExplanation
The Joshua Tree is beautiful because of its vibrant color, which adds to its overall aesthetic appeal. Additionally, its leaves and bark contribute to its beauty, as they are unique and visually interesting. Furthermore, the struggle that the Joshua Tree endures in its harsh desert environment adds to its beauty, symbolizing resilience and strength.Rate this question:
- 14.
Explain the symbolism of the Glass Castle. What does it represent?
Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 20, 2023 +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 20, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Feb 02, 2010Quiz Created by
Jaree22
Back to top