Tara states early on that she did not know her own birth date. What does this detail suggest about her family s values and priorities?

It shows her family didn't care about records or government systems. They valued survival and beliefs over normal life details.

Gene believes that schools and hospitals are tools of government control. To what extent do you think his beliefs are protective, and to what extent do you think they are harmful?

They are protective because he wants to keep his family safe. They are harmful because they stop medical care and education.

How does Tara's mother function as both a supporter of Gene's worldview and a quiet challenger to it? Use specific examples.

She supports Gene by following his rules. She challenges him quietly by helping Tara learn skills and think for herself.

Tara describes several serious injuries that are treated at home rather than in hospital. At what point does self-reliance become neglect?

It becomes neglect when serious injuries aren't treated by doctors and put people in danger.

Education is absent in Tara's early life, yet learning still occurs. What kinds of "education" does Tara receive outside of school, and how effective are they?

Tara learns through work, religion, and life experiences. It helps her survive but leaves big gaps in knowledge.

The memoir opens with a strong sense of voice and reflection. How does adult Tara's perspective shape the way we view her childhood experiences?

Adult Tara helps us see that her childhood was unsafe, even though she didn't realize it at the time.

Do you believe Tara's parents are intentionally harming their children, or are they doing what they believe is best? Defend your answer with evidence.

They think they're doing the right things but their choices still harm their children.

How does fear --- of the government, of outsiders, of change --- control the family's choices?

Fear of government and outsiders controls the family and keeps them isolated.

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Educated Part 1

Chapters 1-4 test

Question	Answer
Tara states early on that she did not know her own birth date. What does this detail suggest about her family s values and priorities?	It shows her family didn't care about records or government systems. They valued survival and beliefs over normal life details.
Gene believes that schools and hospitals are tools of government control. To what extent do you think his beliefs are protective, and to what extent do you think they are harmful?	They are protective because he wants to keep his family safe. They are harmful because they stop medical care and education.
How does Tara's mother function as both a supporter of Gene's worldview and a quiet challenger to it? Use specific examples.	She supports Gene by following his rules. She challenges him quietly by helping Tara learn skills and think for herself.
Tara describes several serious injuries that are treated at home rather than in hospital. At what point does self-reliance become neglect?	It becomes neglect when serious injuries aren't treated by doctors and put people in danger.
Education is absent in Tara's early life, yet learning still occurs. What kinds of "education" does Tara receive outside of school, and how effective are they?	Tara learns through work, religion, and life experiences. It helps her survive but leaves big gaps in knowledge.
The memoir opens with a strong sense of voice and reflection. How does adult Tara's perspective shape the way we view her childhood experiences?	Adult Tara helps us see that her childhood was unsafe, even though she didn't realize it at the time.
Do you believe Tara's parents are intentionally harming their children, or are they doing what they believe is best? Defend your answer with evidence.	They think they're doing the right things but their choices still harm their children.
How does fear --- of the government, of outsiders, of change --- control the family's choices?	Fear of government and outsiders controls the family and keeps them isolated.

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