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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. Where does Vance describe his Uncle Jimmy flying him and Lindsay to visit his home in Chapter 5?

2. What does Vance describe his grandmother convincing him to do for his mother in Chapter 9?

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

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

5. What is Vance's father's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Lindsay feel guilting for taking advantage of Papaw after his death?

2. Who officially adopted Vance after his father relinquished parental rights? How did Vance feel about this adoption?

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

4. Where does Vance describe his "home" as being in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Vance describe the setting of Middletown when he was born in Chapter 4?

10. What event ultimately led to Vance living solely with Mamaw during his teenage years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When did Vance's grandparents (Mamaw and Papaw) move to Ohio? What were the circumstances surrounding their move? Where did they settle in Ohio and why?

Essay Topic 2

How does Vance describe the cultural differences that Mamaw and Papaw experienced when they moved from Kentucky to Ohio? How did they cope with these differences? How did Vance perceive the differences between these settings?

Essay Topic 3

Where does Vance describe as the place he most considers "home" to him? Why does he feel this way? When did he frequent this setting and what individuals does Vance describe here?

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