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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the government program called that offers low-income residents a voucher to rent housing?
(a) Section 8.
(b) Section 12.
(c) Section 10.
(d) Section 6.

2. What kind of business did Uncle Gary establish?
(a) A bricklaying business.
(b) A timber business.
(c) A roofing business.
(d) A coal mining business.

3. What was Mamaw's maiden name?
(a) Blanton.
(b) Williams.
(c) Andrews.
(d) Jefferson.

4. In what county is Jackson, Kentucky located?
(a) Breathitt County.
(b) Trinity County.
(c) Anderson County.
(d) Clark County.

5. Who did Uncle Pet almost kill for insulting his mother?
(a) Little John.
(b) Stuart.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Big Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of the public high school's entering freshmen will not make it to graduation in Middletown, according to Vance in Chapter 4?

2. Where did Vance's mother want him to move and live with her when he was 14, but he refused?

3. On what television show does Vance describe watching an episode about education in America in Chapter 8?

4. What were the only two schools that Vance had interested in attending college at after he completed the SATs?

5. How old was Vance when he discovered Uncle David's marijuana plant in his backyard?

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