Educated Chapter 15: No More a Child

Questions and Answers

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?

He said that God is displeased with her wanting to go to college.

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?

She asked how it worked and felt ridiculous and stupid after her test. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Tara rolled her sleeves up?

Dad told her to put them down but she kept rolling them back up. Signup and view all the answers

What did Tara get on the ACT?

She got a 22. Signup and view all the answers

What did Dad start doing when he knew Tara wanted to go to college?

He started charging her for things and ended up charging her almost $400. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mother get wrong about Tara?

She thought Tara was 20 but Tara was actually only 16. Signup and view all the answers

What new machine did Dad get?

He got a machine that he called Shear. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Luke?

His arm was gashed to the bone by the machine. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Shawn saw that Dad was making Tara use the Shear?

Shawn got angry and said that Dad was going to get Tara's head cut off. Signup and view all the answers

What did Shawn do with Tara?

He worked the Shear with Tara making sure they both stayed safe. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.