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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what region does Vance describe the Scots-Irish immigrants in America largely congregating?
(a) The Pacific Coast Mountain Range.
(b) The Appalachian Mountain Range.
(c) The Mississippi Delta region.
(d) The Rocky Mountain Range.

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

3. What family operated a large paper mill in Middletown dating back to the nineteenth century?
(a) The Sorg family.
(b) The Betters family.
(c) The Smith family.
(d) The Zoro family.

4. What is the name of the author's grandfather?
(a) Michael Vance.
(b) Jim Vance.
(c) James Ratcliff.
(d) William Jackson.

5. 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) Jennifer McGuffey.
(c) Bob Hamel.
(d) Ron Selby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shopping store does Vance describe as his favorite in Middletown during his childhood?

2. What kind of businesses did Uncle Pet start up?

3. Who among Vance's mother's love interests does he describe as an alcoholic police officer in Chapter 1?

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

5. How old was Vance when his mother attempted suicide in Preble County?

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