Overview and Plot Summary (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What literary form is 'Educated' by Tara Westover?
What literary form is 'Educated' by Tara Westover?
A memoir
What was Tara's father Gene's occupation?
What was Tara's father Gene's occupation?
Salvaging scrap metal
What work did Tara's mother Faye do?
What work did Tara's mother Faye do?
Unlicensed midwife & herbal healer
Why did Gene refuse to allow his children to attend school?
Why did Gene refuse to allow his children to attend school?
Paranoia about government & self-sufficiency
What position did Tara hold amongst her siblings?
What position did Tara hold amongst her siblings?
Youngest of seven children
Which family member encouraged Tara to apply to college?
Which family member encouraged Tara to apply to college?
Tyler
Which university did Tara first attend?
Which university did Tara first attend?
Brigham Young University
How old was Tara when she started university in January 2004?
How old was Tara when she started university in January 2004?
Seventeen years old
What behaviour did Tara's brother Shawn exhibit towards her from age fifteen?
What behaviour did Tara's brother Shawn exhibit towards her from age fifteen?
Physical abuse
What did Tara change her university major to?
What did Tara change her university major to?
History
Which sister also suffered abuse from Shawn?
Which sister also suffered abuse from Shawn?
Audrey
What final degree did Tara successfully complete?
What final degree did Tara successfully complete?
PhD in history at Cambridge