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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Vance's mother earn an associate's degree in at the local community college?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Hairdressing.

3. Who is the Middletown High School teacher who works with at-risk youth in Middletown and is quoted by Vance in Chapter 4?
(a) William Julius Wilson.
(b) Bob Hamel.
(c) Jennifer McGuffey.
(d) Ron Selby.

4. What did Mamaw tell Vance that there was nothing lower than when he was growing up?
(a) The poor stealing from the poor.
(b) Cheating on one's spouse.
(c) Being a bully.
(d) Lying.

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) 10%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 40%.
(d) 30%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vance opens his Introduction by telling the reader that he finds the existence of the book itself to be what?

2. How did Uncle Teaberrry get his name?

3. Where did Uncle Gary move to open a business?

4. What percentage of white children lived in neighborhoods with poverty rates above 10% in 2000, according to Vance in Chapter 4?

5. How old was Vance when his mom and stepdad moved the family to Preble County?

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