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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 was Vance's grandfather (Papaw) born?

2. Who was Lindsay's first boyfriend at 13?

3. How much older is Vance's sister Lindsay than he is?

4. Where did Vance work to save money before going to graduate school?

5. In what year was Vance born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led to the migration of hillbillies from Appalachia to the Rust Belt?

2. What actions led to Vance's mother's arrest for abuse, according to the narrative in Chapter 5?

3. What led to the economic decline of Middletown, Ohio?

4. What does "family loyalty" mean to Vance?

5. How are the "Blanton men" described in the narrative?

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

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

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

9. How does Vance describe his experiences and observations while working at Dillman's grocery store?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the history of the Rust Belt region in the U. S. How did the Rust Belt get its name? When did the Rust Belt experience a boom in economy and movement into this region? When did the region begin to decline and why?

Essay Topic 2

What led to the decline of Middletown, Ohio, according to Vance? How did the economic decline of the town manifest in the city parks and recreation areas? What impacts did the decline have on the citizens of Middletown?

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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