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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 97-113.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose voices are often excluded from conversations about Appalachia in the media, according to Catte?
(a) Children.
(b) People of color.
(c) Appalachians.
(d) Women.

2. Catte states that Appalachia can be counted upon to be defined in what way?
(a) Continually.
(b) Proudly.
(c) Messily.
(d) Contentiously.

3. Huey Perry was instrumental in "directing community action groups in the poorest parts of" (103) what state?
(a) Alabama.
(b) West Virginia.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Kentucky.

4. What is the name of the man who wrote Hillbilly Elegy?
(a) Miles Vance.
(b) John Vance.
(c) J.D. Vance.
(d) Evan Vance.

5. What adjective does Catte use to describe the action Appalachians took "against corporate interests" (102)?
(a) Ingenious.
(b) Subversive.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Radical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of Appalachians identify as white?

2. Catte states that when she imagines her region's history, she sees what objects?

3. Ollie Combs was how old when she protested against the destruction of her land?

4. Much of Harry Caudil's advice to William Shockley in his second letter had to do with what aspect of the study?

5. In what state is a particular cause said to be "is immortalized in many songs and union anthems" (44)?

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