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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. Vance notes in Chapter 13 that if Usha had possessed a terrible personality, she would have made an excellent heroine in a novel by what author?

2. How much money per month did Vance send to his grandmother after her insurance premiums went up too much for her to afford them in Chapter 10?

3. When did Vance graduate from Ohio State University?

4. How does Vance describe himself at Yale Law School?

5. What color eyes does Vance describe himself as having in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are "adverse childhood experiences" and how does Vance define them in Chapter 14?

2. Why did Vance go to the motel in Middletown in Chapter 15?

3. How does Vance describe his experiences of fitting in at Yale Law School?

4. What problems with the foster care system in the U.S. are discussed by Vance in Chapter 15?

5. What relationship difficulties does Vance discuss in Chapter 14?

6. What led to Vance's decision to join the Marine Corps?

7. How often did Vance's family write to him while he was in boot camp? What did they write about?

8. Who is Amy Chua and how did she assist Vance in his career goals?

9. How does Vance describe the difficulties of upward mobility in Chapter 12?

10. How does Vance describe the Christmas celebrations within Usha and Bonnie's families in childhood in the Conclusion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the region known as Appalachia and its residents and culture. How large is this region? What is the economy of the region like? How does Vance describe the "hillbillies" of this region?

Essay Topic 3

How does Vance describe the events and circumstances leading up to his mother's separation from Bob? Where did Vance go to live with his mother and Bob? How did he respond to this transition?

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