The Glass Castle Questions and Answers

Question 1

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As Jeannette matures, what is the difference between how she wants t live vs. how she is actually living? Give examples of things she does to try to change her surroundings.

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Asked by daniella s #542842

Last updated by daniella s #542842 on 7/28/2016 12:40 AM

Question 2

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Explain the huge fight that takes place between Jeanette's grandmother and the children. How do Jeanette's parents respond when they return? How and why is this a significant change in the family?

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 6:49 PM

Question 3

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Explain how each family member reacts to the new house?

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 6:39 PM

Question 4

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Why do Jeanette's parents reject welfare or charity?

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 6:27 PM

Question 5

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Describe the new house and the family's new life.

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 5:37 PM

Question 6

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Describe how Jeanette feels about her grandmother. How does she react when she learns of her grandmother's death?

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 5:31 PM

Question 7

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Describe the episode between Brian and Jeanette with the science experiment in the shack. What does this tell us about the children? What does it tell us about the parents?

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 3:46 PM

Question 8

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Explain Jeanette's comment on page 69: "I'd broken one of our unspoken rules: We were always supposed to pretend our life was long and incredibly fun adventure."

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 1:15 PM

Question 9

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Describe the parents' methods for raising children. Give examples.

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Asked by Darrion D #542945

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2016 1:09 PM

Question 10

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figurative language

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 5:02 AM

Question 11

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Little Hobart Street

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:59 AM

Question 12

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Jeannettes parents

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:57 AM

Question 13

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fire

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:54 AM

Question 14

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Rex

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:54 AM

Question 15

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old lady

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:52 AM

Question 16

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Wall's parents

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:51 AM

Question 17

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Extended methphor

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:49 AM

Question 18

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symbol

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:48 AM

Question 19

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Terms

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:44 AM

Question 20

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identifying

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:43 AM

Question 21

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Stabbing of Maureen

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 4:42 AM

Question 22

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symbolize

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Monika K #543001 on 7/27/2016 12:45 AM

Question 23

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New York City

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/27/2016 12:25 AM

Question 24

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The Walls children

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Asked by Monika K #543001

Last updated by Aslan on 7/26/2016 11:10 PM

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