The Glass Castle 10-13 Flashcards
How does Rose Mary get clothes for Maureen?
shoplifting with Brian and Jeannette, using them as distractions
Explain how Rex got extra cash for the family after losing his job
he found a loophole in the bank and used it. Rex would withdraw money from the teller inside, whilst Rose Mary withdrew money from the drive through. the delay in updating doubles their money
What did Rex tell his kids when he was out of work?
the electrician’s union was run by a mob and he had to conduct organized crime outside of town
How did Rex ruin Christmas?
he shouts curses during Christmas Mass and lights the christmass tree on fire, ruining the presents in the process
What does Jeannette ask for her 10th birthday?
for her father to stop drinking
How does Rex celebrate his sobriety with his family?
goes to the Grand Canyon
What happens while the family is on their way to the Grand Canyon?
the car breaks down
How did Rose Mary buy a car after the car broke down in their trip to the Grand Canyon?
Rose Mary earned a check from the oil company leasing her property (inherited by Grandma Smith). She bought a car for $1000 through the Piggy Bank Special
Where did the Walls decide to move after the Grand Canyon trip?
West Virginia
Why did the Walls move to West Virginia?
to hopefully get financial aid from Rex’s parents
What car does Rose Mary buy for $1000 through the Piggy Bank Special?
Oldsmobile
What does Erma look and behave like?
Erma is a large, old woman with pale skin and gray hair being held by bobby pins. She is also snappy and sassy.
What does Grandpa look and behave like?
Grandpa is gentle, friendly, and content with a mumbly speaking voice. He appears weak and small, with short, white hair that sticks up.
What does Uncle Stanley look and behave like?
Uncle Stanley acts loving and affectionate. He is toothless and has red hair that peeks under the cap that he wears. Uncle Stanley also wears a coat, but without a shirt underneath it.
Why does Jeannette think that Dad’s family isn’t his real family?
because they are so strange, to the point she thinks Rex might’ve hired them
How did Jeannette respond to her Grandmother’s (dad’s side) cooking?
she covers her nose, but gets scolded for it
Why were Jeannette and Brian placed in special classes for students with learning disabilities in Welch?
Jeannette and Brian couldn’t keep up with the accents, causing the principal to believe that they have speech impediments
Why was Jeannette beat up on the playground?
because Jeannette made it seem like that she thought she was better than them and wore a coat with no buttons
Why was Jeannette denied dinner from Erma?
she talked back at Erma when she was calling her friends slurs
What happened to the foundation of the Glass Castle on Little Hobarts Street?
it became a garbage dump
Why did Rose Mary and Rex refuse to apply for financial aid from the government and force their kids to take donated clothes back to school despite needing them?
they felt that they could take care of themselves just fine.
Why did Jeannette agree to go to Kathy Pastor’s home to tell her mom about her life in California?
she wanted to find out what happened in a prostitute home
Who is Kathy Pastor?
Ginnie Sue Pastor’s daughter, whom Jeannette used as a connection to find out what happened in a prostitute home
How did Ginnie Sue give Jeannette positive reinforcement to make it out of poverty and succeed in life?
saying how Jeannette had the disposition of someone who will be successful in the future
How does Jeannette win over her bully?
Helping Dinitia Hewitt’s neighbor by bringing Dinita’s neighbor home safely and saving the neighbor from a dog attacking him
