The Glass Castle 7-9 Flashcards
How dod the children start to shoulder Rex’s irresponsibly when he didn’t have a job?
look for food themselves and stealing from others
What do Rose Mary and Rex fight about when they have no money?
who should be getting a job, Rex’s unrealistic dreams, and Rose Mary’s paintings
Why is the quality of education in Battle Mountain bad?
they accept anyone with a hiring degree and have a bad reputation
ex) Miss Page carrying a rifle in school
How did Rose Mary begin to finally help bring in money for the family?
getting a teaching job in Lori’s class
Why was Jeannette glad they didn’t have enough money to buy a class picture one year?
Her mom put mayonnaise in her hair because she hears it was good for it
Who is Billy Deel?
Jeannette’s new neighbor who is a juvenile delinquent
Why does Jeannette get so angry at Billy?
Billy doesn’t respect his father
What does Billy give to Jeannette that she accepts on the terms that they are not dating?
a ring from Billy’s mother made of silver Indian jewlery and turquoise
How does Rose Mary respond to her mother’s passing?
Rose Mary has a neutrao reaction, viewing the situation as positive. Since the Walls can get money and a place to live.
What does Billy do to Jeannette in the shed?
he sexually assaults her
What happens after Jeannette gives Billt his ring back?
Billy comes to her house with a BB gun and shoots at her family
Each child could bring one thing with them to Phoenix. What does Jeannette bring?
a geode
What did they find out about Grandma Smith when they were moving to Phoenix?
she had died
How did Jeannette, Lori, and Brian fit into their school in Phoenix?
they fit in well and got into gifted reading groups
What made Lori want to be an artist when she grew up?
getting glasses and being able to see fine details
