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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much weight did Vance lose during his bout with mono while in college in Chapter 11?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 30 pounds.
(c) 15 pounds.
(d) 10 pounds.

2. To what region does Vance describe the Scots-Irish immigrants in America largely congregating?
(a) The Pacific Coast Mountain Range.
(b) The Mississippi Delta region.
(c) The Appalachian Mountain Range.
(d) The Rocky Mountain Range.

3. What is the name of the author's grandfather?
(a) James Ratcliff.
(b) William Jackson.
(c) Jim Vance.
(d) Michael Vance.

4. With which of her siblings did Mamaw have a falling out after the death of her mother?
(a) Anne.
(b) Mary.
(c) Betty.
(d) Rose.

5. How many members were in Vance's Marine Corps boot camp platoon by the end of boot camp?
(a) 69.
(b) 86.
(c) 38.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the government program called that offers low-income residents a voucher to rent housing?

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

3. Where did Vance grow up?

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

5. When did Vance's parents marry?

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