Family Dynamics and Academic Aspirations
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Who does Audrey marry?

Benjamin

What is the wedding like?

Solemn

Who does Shawn dump, and who does he get back together with?

Sadie and Erin

In the basement, what does Tyler say to Tara?

<p>Study for the ACT and apply to BYU</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara buy to screw onto her bedroom door?

<p>Bolts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Shawn's reaction when he catches Tara screwing on the bolts?

<p>He helps her</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first contact Dad wins?

<p>Build industrial granaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what city does Dad's project take place?

<p>Malad City</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is on Dad's crew for the project in Malad City?

<p>Luke, Benjamin, and Shawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who teaches Tara to use the internet and a cell phone?

<p>Randy, the nut man</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Tara change her mind about going to college?

<p>She looked at the BYU website</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara begin to study after she changes her mind?

<p>ACT and algebra books</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are Tara's mom and dad good at explaining algebra and trigonometry?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara do for math help?

<p>Meets with Tyler at Aunt Debbie's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the phone rings at Aunt Debbie's house?

<p>Mother tells Tara that Shawn needs her to come home quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Tara go home quickly after hearing about Shawn?

<p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were Shawn and Dad before the incident?

<p>Shawn was on a wooden pallet and Dad was working the forklift</p> Signup and view all the answers

What injuries did Shawn have?

<p>Not many external injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have pupils of different sizes?

<p>An internal bleed in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after Shawn starts attacking Dad?

<p>Luke and Benjamin tackle him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Shawn when he arrives back home?

<p>He spends 2 months living on the living room couch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first construction site's name?

<p>Malad City</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara start having after Shawn's fall?

<p>Unsettling visions</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Tara's mother react when she tells her she wants to go to college?

<p>Disappointed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Without Shawn in the construction business, what does Tara do to earn extra money?

<p>Goes back to scraping in the junkyard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara not know on the day of the first ACT exam?

<p>How to fill a bubble sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gene do when Tara tries to roll up her sleeves?

<p>Pulls down her sleeves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gene do when he notices Tara hoarding her paychecks for college?

<p>Makes Tara pay for car insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tara's first ACT score?

<p>22</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tara storm off after Dad tells her to move out?

<p>She feels he doesn't understand her age</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the first incident, what is Shawn now helping the family to build?

<p>A milking barn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What new equipment does Dad bring in to the scrapyard?

<p>The shear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Luke when he uses the shears?

<p>His flesh gets torn off to the bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Shawn retaliate when Tara won't use the shears?

<p>He gives up his construction job and takes her place</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does the shear incident go for?

<p>A month</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara do to help Shawn after a hard day with the shears?

<p>Gets him everything he asks for</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who do Shawn and Dad recruit as construction helpers?

<p>Tara</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Shawn put in charge of the crane despite Dad's disagreement?

<p>Tara</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Tara go to study for the ACT?

<p>Grandma-over-in-town's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who calls Tara during her visit to Grandma's?

<p>Shawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Shawn encourage Tara to do while they eat brownies?

<p>Study</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara forget while riding back on Shawn's motorcycle?

<p>Her math textbooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Shawn during his motorcycle ride back?

<p>He gets tossed from the motorcycle after hitting a cow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara's dad say she should do after the accident?

<p>Take Shawn home</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara decide to do instead of following her father's advice?

<p>Take Shawn to the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

What injury did Shawn sustain during the accident?

<p>His skull has a hole in it</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the doctors do to check Shawn's condition?

<p>Make him go through a CAT scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Shawn's injury considered bad?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara receive three weeks after Shawn's second accident?

<p>Her ACT scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the score of Tara's second ACT?

<p>28</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara resolve to do after getting her second ACT score?

<p>She'll never work for Dad again</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Tara's dad react to her moving out?

<p>He tries to make himself feel better by downplaying her education</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tyler married to?

<p>Stephanie</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tyler doing now?

<p>Starting graduate school at Purdue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who visits Tara at Christmas?

<p>Tyler</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tyler bring when he visits Tara?

<p>A copy of Les Misérables</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Brigham Young University located?

<p>Utah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who drives Tara to Brigham Young University?

<p>Faye</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are Tara's roommates?

<p>Shannon and Mary</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara's apartment contain?

<p>3 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a gentile?

<p>A non-Jewish person</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Sabbath Day?

<p>A day of rest and worship</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does Tara make a friend in?

<p>Western Civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is that friend she makes in class?

<p>Vanessa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara do in Western Civilization class that makes everyone uncomfortable?

<p>Asks what the word 'Holocaust' means</p> Signup and view all the answers

What problems does Tara encounter with her roommates?

<p>She doesn’t wash her hands and leaves dirty dishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tara's first exam in?

<p>Western Civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara forget to bring for her first exam?

<p>Her blue exam booklet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the first Western Civilization exam consist of?

<p>Projection of images and composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Tara call to talk about her problems?

<p>Dad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Tara returns home from BYU?

<p>Dad says she must resume work at the scrapyard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Shawn doing after coming back from BYU?

<p>Working to earn his GED</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Tara and Shawn do together when she arrives home from BYU?

<p>Watch a play</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Charles do when he sees Tara again?

<p>Asks her out on a movie date</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Shawn feel about Tara going out with Charles?

<p>Happy and congratulatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tara realize in the mirror after her date with Charles?

<p>Her clothes are worn and baggy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Tara go to buy new clothes?

<p>Walmart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What clothes does Tara buy at Walmart?

<p>Jeans and shirts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tara eligible for when she receives her grades?

<p>Half a scholarship</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tara's reaction when Charles holds her hand?

<p>She quickly pulls away</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Audrey's Marriage and Family Dynamics

  • Audrey marries Benjamin, a farmer, and their wedding is described as solemn.
  • Shawn breaks up with Sadie and reconciles with Erin, indicating shifting personal relationships.

Academic Aspirations and Support

  • Tyler advises Tara to study for the ACT and apply to BYU, inspiring her to reconsider her future.
  • Shawn sees potential in Tara, encouraging her to pursue education despite family dynamics.
  • Tara gains internet and cell phone skills from Randy, whose departure necessitates her assistance in the family business.
  • Initially believing her future belonged to early marriage and midwifery, Tara's perspective shifts after viewing BYU's website, prompting her to buy ACT and algebra books.

Family Struggles and Challenges

  • Tara's parents lack proficiency in algebra and trigonometry, leading her to seek help from Tyler for math studies.
  • A serious accident involving Shawn leads to family panic, ultimately resulting in Tara choosing safety over immediate family duty.
  • Shawn suffers potential internal injuries from an accident, leading to complicated family dynamics as he returns home.
  • Tara's unsettling visions post-accident suggest internal conflicts between her desires and her father's wishes regarding pregnancy.

Education and Personal Growth

  • Despite parental disapproval, Tara expresses her desire to attend college, causing disappointment in her mother, who had different expectations.
  • Tara works at a scrapyard under challenging conditions, learning to navigate difficult workplace dynamics with Gene.
  • Tara's first ACT score is 22, leading to a determination to improve, eventually achieving 28 on her second attempt.
  • After securing better ACT scores, Tara resolves never to work for her father again, taking a job at a local grocery store.

College Experience at BYU

  • Tyler visits with a copy of "Les Misérables," highlighting family connections amidst personal growth.
  • Tara's transition to college life includes adjusting to new living conditions with roommates Shannon and Mary.
  • Tara struggles with hygiene and shared living responsibilities, leading to conflicts with her roommates.
  • In Western Civilization class, Tara's naivety is revealed when she asks about the meaning of 'Holocaust,' causing discomfort among peers.

Relationships and Self-Discovery

  • Upon returning home from BYU, Tara is pressured to work at the scrapyard again, facing consequences for her refusal.
  • Shawn pursues his GED, showing a desire for personal improvement and growth.
  • Tara goes on a date with Charles, leading to a mix of excitement and insecurity stemming from her past experiences.

Confronting Past Trauma

  • Tara's reaction to physical affection from Charles highlights her struggles with trust and insecurity, shaped by her turbulent family history.
  • Despite newfound independence and education, Tara navigates the complexities of balancing familial expectations with her aspirations and self-discovery.

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Explore the intertwined themes of family relationships and academic ambitions in this quiz. From Audrey's marriage to Tara's change in perspective towards education, the dynamics reveal the impact of personal challenges and support systems. Test your understanding of these crucial topics and their implications for the characters involved.

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