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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vance notes in his Introduction that William Julius Wilson, Charles Murray, and others have authored tracts demonstrating that upward mobility fell of in what decade in the U.S.?
(a) The 1970s.
(b) The 1960s.
(c) The 1950s.
(d) The 1980s.

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

3. Who did Lindsay marry after Papaw's death?
(a) Jason.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Matt.

4. On what television show does Vance describe watching an episode about education in America in Chapter 8?
(a) Twin Peaks.
(b) Cheers.
(c) The West Wing.
(d) Newsroom.

5. 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%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mamaw encourage Vance to learn to play golf?

2. From what post-graduate institution did Vance graduate?

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

4. In 1970, what percent of white children lived in a neighborhood with poverty rates above ten percent, according to Vance in Chapter 4?

5. Where did Ken live when Vance lived with him?

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