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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the merger between Armco Steel and Kawasaki?
(a) 1979.
(b) 1991.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1985.

2. What percentage of the public high school's entering freshmen will not make it to graduation in Middletown, according to Vance in Chapter 4?
(a) 20%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 15%.
(d) 25%.

3. What is the name of the bully that Vance describes sucker-punching in the gut to defend a younger boy in Chapter 5?
(a) John.
(b) Matt.
(c) Paul.
(d) Chris.

4. Who among Vance's mother's love interests does he describe as an alcoholic police officer in Chapter 1?
(a) Chip.
(b) Andy.
(c) Jay.
(d) Steve.

5. In 1970, what percent of white children lived in a neighborhood with poverty rates above ten percent, according to Vance in Chapter 4?
(a) 40%.
(b) 30%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 10%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Vance grow up?

2. How old was Vance when his father gave him up for adoption?

3. What was Mamaw's maiden name?

4. What is the name of the author's grandfather?

5. How did Uncle Teaberrry get his name?

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