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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Vance's grandparents leave Jackson, Kentucky to move north?

2. When was the merger between Armco Steel and Kawasaki?

3. When did Vance's grandparents (Mamaw and Papaw) marry?

4. Who is the only Republican that Papaw ever voted for in a presidential election?

5. How did Uncle Teaberrry get his name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the circumstances of Mamaw and Papaw's move to Ohio?

2. How does Vance describe his experiences living with his biological father in Chapter 8?

3. How does Vance define the term "hillbilly" in his Prologue?

4. How did Vance feel about participating with his mother in her rehabilitative activities after Papaw's death?

5. How did Vance respond when his father relinquished all parental rights? How old was he?

6. How did Vance's mother's behavior change after Papaw's death?

7. How was Papaw's death discovered by the family?

8. How did Vance's mother respond when he refused to move in with her and Matt?

9. How does Vance describe the events around his mother's suicide attempt in Preble County?

10. How does Vance describe the differences between Ohio and Kentucky that Mamaw and Papaw encountered after they moved?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was education so highly valued by Mamaw and Papaw? Why did they not encourage their children and grandchildren to pursue blue-collar careers? How did this influence impact Vance and Mamaw and Papaw's children?

Essay Topic 2

How did Vance feel about his mother's boyfriend Matt? Why did Vance refuse to initially move in with his mother and Matt? How did she respond to his refusal?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the education and career of author J. D. Vance. Why are Vance's achievements considered remarkable? What obstacles did the author face in pursuing his education and career? How did he overcome these obstacles?

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