Educated Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

In Tara's imagination, what does she recall doing?

Huddling in the kitchen with her family, all the lights turned off, hiding from the feds who have surrounded their house.

In Tara's imagination, what does she remember her mom holding?

A baby

Is Tara the youngest?

True

What does the quote 'Butter and honey shall he eat [...] that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good' mean?

It is a divine doctrine. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dad do with all the dairy products?

Removes all of the dairy products from the refrigerator. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dad have in his truck the next morning instead of dairy?

50 gallons of honey. Signup and view all the answers

What was Dad's mother's response to him reading the quote?

She laughed and basically said that he makes no sense. Signup and view all the answers

What do the children refer to Dad's mom as?

Grandma down the hill. Signup and view all the answers

What do the children refer to Mom's mom as?

Grandma over in town. Signup and view all the answers

What would Dad and Grandma down the hill argue about a lot?

The giant junkyard. Signup and view all the answers

What color is the house the Westovers live in?

Yellow. Signup and view all the answers

After Dad preached against milk, what did Grandma do in return?

Stuffed her fridge full of milk. Signup and view all the answers

What would Tara do each morning?

Feed the pigs, horses, and cows. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of church did the Westovers attend?

Mormon Church. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tara go down to Grandma down the hill's for breakfast?

So she could eat milk and cereal. Signup and view all the answers

What did Grandma down the hill offer to Tara?

To go with her to Arizona so she could attend public school. Signup and view all the answers

What happened after Dad called a meeting about a family of freedom fighters?

The Feds surrounded their home and a hungry little boy snuck out to go hunting and they shot him dead. Signup and view all the answers

What did Dad come home with a few days later?

Military surplus rifles. Signup and view all the answers

What type of fruit did the Westovers put into mason jars?

Peaches. Signup and view all the answers

Does Tara go to Arizona?

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Dynamics and Background

Tara recalls moments of huddling in the kitchen with her family, hiding from authorities during tense situations.
Youngest sibling in the family, highlighting a position of vulnerability.
Children refer to their paternal grandmother as "grandma down the hill" and their maternal grandmother as "grandma over in town," suggesting a divide between the two sides of the family.

Parental Influence and Beliefs

Tara's father has a strained relationship with his mother over their differing views on everyday subjects, such as milk.
Fathers frequently remove dairy products from their household, replaced by large quantities of honey, indicating a preference for unconventional food choices.
The father's religious influence is evident through the quote “Butter and honey shall he eat [...] that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good,” which is interpreted as a divine doctrine.

Daily Life and Responsibilities

Each morning, Tara feeds the family's animals, being integral to their daily agricultural routine.
The family's living situation includes a bright yellow house, symbolizing a distinctive and rural lifestyle.
Westovers preserve peaches in mason jars, reflecting self-sufficiency and a connection to traditional practices.

Education and Aspirations

Tara visits "grandma down the hill" for breakfast, seeking access to milk and cereal, indicative of the nutritional limitations at home.
Her grandmother offers her an opportunity to attend public school in Arizona, signaling a desire for education beyond her current constraints.

Community and Conflict

Tara's father holds meetings discussing perceived threats from authorities, leading to tragic stories of violence in nearby communities, shaping the family's worldview.
The family’s isolation is illustrated when military surplus rifles are brought home for protection, emphasizing their belief in self-defense.

Key Events and Outcomes

A traumatic incident when Feds surround their home and a boy is shot, showcasing the family's fear of government intervention.
Despite potential opportunities for education in Arizona, Tara does not go, posing questions about her future and personal ambitions.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 from the book 'Educated' by Tara Westover with these flashcards. Questions cover key moments and themes, providing a deeper understanding of Tara's early experiences and family dynamics.