Questions and Answers
What is 93 Little Hobart Street?
The small house the family moves into after they leave Rex's mom's house.
Who is Dinitia Hewitt?
A girl who initially bullies Jeannette.
Who bullied Jeannette and Brian in Welch?
Ernie Goad.
Who is Erma?
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What is The Maroon Wave?
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What job did Jeanette get at Becker's Jewel Box?
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Where do Lori and Jeannette thrive?
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What is Oz?
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What does Rex frequently talk about building?
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Where does Maureen live?
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Who is Mike Armstrong?
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What college does Jeannette attend?
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What happens to Rex and Rose Mary when they go to New York?
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Who is Professor Fuchs?
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What does Rex get that puts him into the hospital?
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Who is Eric?
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What is the Texas land worth?
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Brian makes a bust of Shakespeare which Rex ruins by smudging its lips.
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Rose Mary travels to upstate New York to work as a maid in a resort.
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Maureen, Jeannette's favorite sibling, flourishes in New York City.
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Study Notes
Little Hobart Street
- Family's small house after leaving Rex's mother's house.
- Attempt to create "The Glass Castle" fails due to extreme poverty.
- Living conditions include no light, heat, plumbing, or beds, and problems with leaky ceilings and rats.
Dinitia Hewitt
- Initially bullies Jeannette before forming a friendship.
- Visits the pool with Jeannette after witnessing her kindness.
- Becomes a victim of violence, stabbing her mother’s boyfriend, hinting at sexual assault.
Ernie Goad
- Local bully who targets Jeannette and Brian, calling their family garbage.
- Brian and Jeannette unite to defend themselves, resulting in the 'Battle of Little Hobart Street'.
Erma, Grandpa, and Uncle Stanley
- Rex's mother Erma treats them poorly while living together.
- Children sleep in basement boxes and face inappropriate behavior from both Erma and Uncle Stanley.
Miss Jeanette Bivens
- Jeannette's high school English teacher, influential in motivating Rex to earn his diploma.
- Jeannette named after her.
The Maroon Wave
- The newspaper of Welch High School, where Jeannette participates.
Robbie at the Roadside Bar
- Flirts with Jeannette; Rex shows indifference to her situation.
- Jeannette narrowly escapes an uncomfortable situation but is still compensated.
Becker's Jewel Box
- Jeannette's first job at a jewelry store.
Ken Flink and Bob Gross
- Filmmakers from New York who inspire Lori to pursue her artwork seriously.
New York City
- Both Lori and Jeannette find success, with Lori focusing on her art.
- Jeannette attends public school for her senior year and interns at The Phoenix. Parents move there later.
Oz
- Piggy bank used by the children to save money, ultimately stolen by Rex.
The Glass Castle
- Rex's dream of building a mansion made of glass filled with everything they want, representing hope and escape.
California
- Maureen lives in California but has no memories of it.
- Escapes there after a violent incident with her mother.
Mike Armstrong
- Owner and editor of The Phoenix, encourages Jeannette to pursue college.
The Phoenix
- The newspaper Jeannette interns for during her summer in New York.
Barnard College
- Jeannette's college, struggling financially in her last year.
- Receives monetary support from Rex to continue her education.
Homeless - Rex and Rose Mary
- The couple ends up homeless in New York, living on the streets and embracing their lifestyle.
- They resort to scavenging and squatting in abandoned buildings.
Squatters
- Engage in stealing electricity and residing in random locations, highlighting their survival tactics.
Professor Fuchs
- A favorite teacher of Jeannette who challenges students' perspectives on homelessness and poverty.
Tuberculosis
- Rex is hospitalized due to tuberculosis, affecting his livelihood.
Eric
- Jeannette's first husband from a wealthy background who offers her an upscale living arrangement.
Texas Land
- Inherited land worth a million dollars, symbolizing missed opportunities for a better life.
Notable Quotes
- Rex advises resilience with "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" (Rose Mary).
- Rex expresses disdain for fate's hand: "a man's got to play the hand that was dealt him."
- Discussion of moral justifications for actions, as illustrated by Rose Mary’s thoughts on criminality.
True/False Statements
- Brian does not create a bust of Shakespeare that Rex damages.
- Rose Mary does not work as a maid in upstate New York.
- Maureen does not flourish in New York City, contradicting her siblings' successes.
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