| I. STUDY QUESTIONS ON THE GLASS CASTLE (pp.3-50)
Due: Monday, January 28, 2008
1. What was Jeannette’s earliest memory?
2. Describe her experience in the hospital.
3. What is Rex Wall’s belief about freedom? (Support your answer with one
example.)
4. What is something positive each of Jeannette’s parents taught her?
5. What is one criticism of each of her parents?
6. On page 28 Jeannette’s mom said, “Suffering when you’re young is good
for you….Fussing over children who cry only encourages them…” Do you agree
or disagree? Explain
7. Why were the Walls nomads? How many times had they moved by page 29?
8. What happened to Jeannette after leaving Bar None Bar in Nevada? (p.30)
9. How did Jeannette’s father respond when she told him she heard
a “slithering sound” in the night? (p. 35-36)
10. What is your opinion of the way Rex Walls speaks to his family members?
Why do you think he does this? Give an example of
something he said that you found outrageous and explain your answer.
11. How did the Walls’ family celebrate Christmas in the desert after Rex
Walls lost his job at the gypsum mine?
II. SAT Vocabulary Packet # 1
Due: Thursday, January 31, 2008
*Test also on Thursday
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