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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. What is the term used by psychologists to refer to when a person believes that the choices he makes have no effects on the outcome of his life?

2. How long does Marine Corps boot camp last?

3. What does LSAT stand for?

4. Who is Bonnie's mother?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vance describe his years at Ohio State University?

2. What led to Mamaw's death? When did she die?

3. How did Mamaw feel about Vance's decision to join the Marine Corps? Why?

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

5. How does Vance describe Usha in Chapter 13?

6. Who is Brian and why does Vance discuss him in the Conclusion?

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

8. How was the Marine Corps beneficial to Vance's later success in life?

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

10. How does Vance describe the motel in Middletown in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How was Vance's mother's addiction to drugs discovered? What was done in terms of helping her seek treatment? How did Vance participate in helping his mother with her treatment?

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