Question

multiple choice
circle or mark the best answer for each question.

1. what is the symbolic meaning of the \glass castle\ in the memoir?

a. the actual, finished home the family eventually lives in.
b. rexs stable career and financial security.
c. the unattainable dreams and promises rex makes to his family.
d. jeannettes career as a successful writer.

1. where does the walls family primarily live for the longest and most impactful period of jeannettes childhood?

a. san francisco, california
b. battle mountain, nevada
c. phoenix, arizona
d. welch, west virginia

1. what critical life - skill did jeannette learn after she was severely burned cooking hot dogs at age three?

a. the importance of wearing protective clothing.
b. how to call 911 in an emergency.
c. that the hospital and order can feel more appealing than her home life.
d. how to cook an entire meal on her own.

1. what does rex give jeannette for christmas one year when they have no money?

a. a small, perfect wooden horse.
b. his favorite worn - out map.
c. a star, which he names after her.
d. a notebook and a fountain pen.

1. what is rose marys primary passion that she often prioritizes over her childrens well - being?

a. teaching in public schools.
b. gardening and farming.
c. painting and art.
d. collecting rare books.

Explanation:

1. In "The Glass Castle", the "Glass Castle" symbolizes the unachievable dreams and promises Rex makes to his family.
2. The Walls family lives in Welch, West Virginia for the longest and most impactful period of Jeannette's childhood.
3. After being severely burned, Jeannette learned that the hospital and order can feel more appealing than her home - life.
4. When they have no money, Rex gives Jeannette a star which he names after her for Christmas.
5. Rose Mary's primary passion that she often prioritizes over her children's well - being is painting and art.

Answer:

1. C. The unattainable dreams and promises Rex makes to his family.
2. D. Welch, West Virginia
3. C. That the hospital and order can feel more appealing than her home life.
4. C. A star, which he names after her.
5. C. Painting and art.