I'm Glad My Mom Died - Chapters 1-9 Quiz

What did Jennette's father, Mark, insist Debra needed?

Question Answer Choices He insisted that Debra 'needs a vacation.' He insisted that Debra 'needs rest.' He insisted that Debra 'needs more support.' He insisted that Debra 'needs help.'

What condition did Jennette's mother develop after her cancer diagnosis?

Question Answer Choices She developed obsessive-compulsive disorder. She developed severe anxiety. She developed a hoarding tendency. She developed a fear of leaving the house.

Why did Jennette's father, Mark, often sleep in the car?

Question Answer Choices He worked late and didn't want to disturb the family. The house was too cluttered to find a place to sleep. Her mother routinely forced him to sleep in the car. He preferred the quiet of the car to the noisy house.

What did Jennette's mother do to her father during their arguments?

Question Answer Choices She locked him out of the house. She threatened him with a knife. She called the police on him. She threw objects at him.

What was Jennette's mother's reaction when Jennette was cast as a background actor in an episode of The X Files?

Question Answer Choices She immediately started looking for more auditions. She told Jennette to quit acting if she didn't enjoy it. She was disappointed and told Jennette she needed to do better. She assured Jennette that she is going to be a 'star' once people see her performance.

What news does Jennette share with her comatose mother in the hospital?

Question Answer Choices She has been cast in a leading role in a new TV show. She has been accepted into a prestigious acting school. She has won a major acting award. She has achieved her mother’s goal weight of eighty-nine pounds.

How did Jennette feel about the acting classes she was forced to take?

Question Answer Choices She found the acting classes inspiring. She enjoyed the acting classes. She hated the acting classes. She felt indifferent about the acting classes.

Why did Jennette agree to become 'Mommy's little actress'?

Question Answer Choices She wanted to earn money for her family. She loved acting. She wanted to please her mother. She wanted to become famous.

Why did Jennette's family start attending church services regularly?

Question Answer Choices They wanted to be more involved in their community. They were inspired by a family friend. They started attending regularly after Debra’s cancer diagnosis. They moved to a new neighborhood with a church nearby.

What did Jennette use her sixth birthday wish for?

Question Answer Choices She wished for a family vacation. She wished for a new toy. She wished that her mother would live another year. She wished to become a famous actress.