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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Vance's grandparents (Mamaw and Papaw) marry?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1951.

2. What celebrity did Mamaw consider to be the embodiment of the American Dream, according to Vance in Chapter 10?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) George W. Bush.
(c) Arnold Schwarzenegger.
(d) Ronald Reagan.

3. What does Vance describe his grandmother convincing him to do for his mother in Chapter 9?
(a) Go to buy groceries.
(b) Give her "clean" urine.
(c) Drive her to the doctor.
(d) Have her committed.

4. Vance opens his Introduction by telling the reader that he finds the existence of the book itself to be what?
(a) Important.
(b) Imminent.
(c) Absurd.
(d) Integral.

5. Which of Mamaw's siblings refused to ever speak to Vance's mother after Mamaw died?
(a) Uncle Pet.
(b) Uncle Gary.
(c) Uncle Jimmy.
(d) Uncle Teaberry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Lindsay marry after Papaw's death?

2. Where did Vance attend Marine Corps boot camp?

3. Where did Vance have lunch with his sister Lindsay on the day of his orientation at Ohio State?

4. What is the name of Lindsay's firstborn son?

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

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