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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What card game does Vance describe frequently playing with Mamaw in Chapter 9?
(a) Texas Hold 'Em.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Gin rummy.
(d) Go Fish.

3. How old was Vance when his mother attempted suicide in Preble County?
(a) 12.
(b) 13.
(c) 8.
(d) 11.

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

5. How long does Vance describe the road trip from Middletown, Ohio to Jackson, Kentucky in Chapter 9?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 30 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the government program called that offers low-income residents a voucher to rent housing?

2. How old was Vance when Papaw died?

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

4. Who wrote the book The Truly Disadvantaged?

5. What profession does Vance describe Matt as having in Chapter 7?

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