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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what county is Jackson, Kentucky located?
(a) Breathitt County.
(b) Anderson County.
(c) Trinity County.
(d) Clark County.

2. How old was Vance when his mother attempted suicide in Preble County?
(a) 8.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 12.

3. Who is the Middletown High School teacher who works with at-risk youth in Middletown and is quoted by Vance in Chapter 4?
(a) Jennifer McGuffey.
(b) William Julius Wilson.
(c) Bob Hamel.
(d) Ron Selby.

4. What does Vance describe the road to hell being paved with in Chapter 6?
(a) Desire.
(b) Good intentions.
(c) Good actions.
(d) Hope.

5. Where did Vance grow up?
(a) Jackson, Mississippi.
(b) Jackson, Ohio.
(c) Jamestown, Ohio.
(d) Middleton, Ohio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Vance's mother's kind old gay friend who died suddenly?

2. What percentage of the public high school's entering freshmen will not make it to graduation in Middletown, according to Vance in Chapter 4?

3. How old was Vance when his father gave him up for adoption?

4. What kind of businesses did Uncle Pet start up?

5. How old was Vance when Uncle Teaberry died?

(see the answer key)

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