The Glass Castle 1-4 Flashcards
Where does Jeannette live?
New York
How is Jeannette’s mother described at the start?
fun, youthful, but a little disheveled because of her lack of money
How old is Jeannette when she caught fire?
3
How did Jeannette catch fire?
while cooking hotdogs, her dress touched the flame
How does the hospital contrast compared to Jeannette’s home?
The hospital is quieter and more peaceful and orderly. Her house is more chaotic and loud, always bustling.
What did the nurse give Jeannette that she tried for the first time in her life?
chewing gum
What was the name of the baby sister who died?
Mary Charlene
What was the important invention her father had in order to find gold?
The Prospector
What happened to Jeannette on the Walls family way to Las Vegas?
Jeannette tumbled out of the car after a sharp turn
Why did they have to move away from Las Vegas?
The dealers caught Rex’s strategy of cheating the system
How does Rex teach Jeannette not to be afraid of monsters?
approaching them with confidence and aggressiveness that asserts dominance
What are 4 symbols in section 1?
fire, tinkerbell, glass castle, and joshua tree
What did Jeannette win at the raffle whilst in the hospital?
a helicopter ride
