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What did Tara mean when she said she would remain a child in perpetuity?
What did Tara mean when she said she would remain a child in perpetuity?
She meant that if she did not listen to her father's ways then he would not be in her life anymore.
What did Dad tell Tara when he went to her room?
What did Dad tell Tara when he went to her room?
He said that God is displeased with her wanting to go to college.
What did Mother tell Tara?
What did Mother tell Tara?
Mother told Tara to go to college and to not let anything stop her.
How did Tara react when she saw the bubble sheet?
How did Tara react when she saw the bubble sheet?
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What happened when Tara rolled her sleeves up?
What happened when Tara rolled her sleeves up?
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What did Tara get on the ACT?
What did Tara get on the ACT?
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What did Dad start doing when he knew Tara wanted to go to college?
What did Dad start doing when he knew Tara wanted to go to college?
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What did Mother get wrong about Tara?
What did Mother get wrong about Tara?
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What new machine did Dad get?
What new machine did Dad get?
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What happened to Luke?
What happened to Luke?
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What happened when Shawn saw that Dad was making Tara use the Shear?
What happened when Shawn saw that Dad was making Tara use the Shear?
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What did Shawn do with Tara?
What did Shawn do with Tara?
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Study Notes
Family Dynamics and Choices
- Tara felt that striving for independence would lead to losing her father's presence in her life.
- Her father expressed his disapproval of her college aspirations, claiming God was displeased with her desires for higher education.
- Tara's mother encouraged her pursuit of college, advising her to overcome any obstacles.
Educational Challenges
- Tara experienced confusion with standardized testing, having never encountered a bubble sheet before.
- After taking the ACT, she received a score of 22, which she interpreted as a pathway to future opportunities, particularly at Idaho State University.
Financial Manipulation
- Upon realizing Tara's educational ambitions, her father began imposing charges on her, depleting a significant portion of her savings.
Misunderstandings and Age Gaps
- Tara's mother mistakenly thought Tara was 20 years old and living independently when Tara was actually just 16.
Safety Incidents
- Tara's father acquired a dangerous cutting machine called Shear, which posed severe risks.
- An accident occurred where Tara's brother Luke sustained a serious arm injury due to the machine.
Conflict and Protection
- Tara's brother Shawn reacted fiercely when he saw their father’s reckless use of the Shear, escalating into a physical confrontation.
- Shawn took on the responsibility of operating the Shear safely alongside Tara, enhancing their collaborative effort amidst family turmoil.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts and vocabulary from Chapter 15 of Tara Westover's memoir, 'Educated'. The questions explore Tara's complex relationship with her father and her struggles between loyalty and self-identity. Test your understanding of Tara's reflections and the pivotal moments in this chapter.
