Book name: educated

Question

Chapter Six.
1. On page 55, Tara says, "Having to explain his trade to a ten-year-old girl somehow made us both feel small." How did this make each of them feel small? What does she mean by "feel small"?
2. Explain how muscle testing works and why Tara's mother began to use it?
3. Where did Richard "disappear" in the afternoons when he was supposed to be helping his mother make tinctures?
4. When Tara falls from the forklift after her leg is impaled by iron, she thinks "I should have been able to do it,..It's a simple thing." Why does she think this? Is it true?

Chapter Seven:
What happened to Luke and why was he "unable to get out of his gasoline-soaked jeans"?
2. How did Tara cool Luke's burn? (hint: she places his leg in something)
3. What "accessory" became a family table?
4. How do Richard and Tara's account of the Luke Story differ from their father's?
Chapter Eight:
1. What 2 jobs does Tara get?
2. What does Tara have to hide in her room from her dad?
3. How does Tara's father respond to the recital?
4. What hobby does Tara begin after her father forbids her from continuing with dance?
Chapter Nine:
1. What was Y2K? What did the Westovers think was going to happen?
2. Where does Tara get her "fancy dresses" for Annie?
3. Who suggests Tara should join choir?
4. What book of the Bible does Mr. Westover study for hours on the night of December 31, 1999?
Chapter Ten:
1. Where does Mother take the family after the disappointment of Y2K?
2. Who was driving the van when they crashed this time?
3. What kind of specialist is Rosie? Does her treatment help Tara?
4. Who finally helps Tara with her injury? How?
Chapter Eleven:
1. Which of Tara's brothers trained the Yearling (also known as Bud)?
2. Where does Shawn drive Tara when he says he needs to stay away from his friends?
3. Who saves Tara when Bud "went berserk"?
Chapter Twene: •
1. What does Shawn teach Tara when they are waiting in Albuquerque to unload their truck at Walmart?
2. What play does Shawn audition for?
3. What candy bar does Shawn initially ask Sadie to get for him?
4. Who says that Shawn had taken an interest in Sadie because "He's always protected angels with broken wings"? Do you think this is true? Why?
Chapter Thirteen:
1. Why does Tara's dad think it's the End of the World?
2. What new nickname does Shawn give Tara?
What does the pistol in Shawn's truck indicate he will do?
4. Why does Tara wake up with what felt like needles in her brain?
5. Who encourages Tara to leave?
Chapter Fourteen:
1. What test does Tara begin studying for?
2. When does Tara leave everyday to go study at Worm Creek?
3. Who does Tara ask for help with solving a trigonometry problem?
4. Who does Shawn ask for after his accident?
Chapter Fifteen
1. Does her father want Tara to go to BYU? Does her mother want her to go?
2. Which is the only section Tara feels confident about on the ACT?
3. What does Tara score on the ACT?
4. How old is Tara? How old did her mother think she was?
Chapter Sixteen:
1. Where does Tara say she usually studies so her dad doesn't lecture her?
2. What causes Shawn to crash his motorcycle?

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Answer 1

Sure! Here’s a simplified summary of the chapters you asked about from "Educated":

Chapter Six:

1. Tara and her dad feel "small" because explaining their lives makes them realize how little they know about the outside world.
2. Muscle testing involves testing strength to check if something is healthy. Tara's mom began to use it as a way to find out about health without doctors.
3. Richard would sneak off to play video games instead of helping with tinctures.
4. Tara thinks she should’ve been able to operate the forklift because she believes it’s easy, but it’s not always that simple.

Chapter Seven:

1. Luke got burned badly and couldn’t take off his jeans because they were stuck to his skin.
2. Tara cooled Luke's burn by putting his leg in cold water.
3. A picnic table became the family table.
4. Richard and Tara remember the story of Luke differently than their dad does.

Chapter Eight:

1. Tara gets jobs as a waitress and a grocery store clerk.
2. Tara hides her school books in her room from her dad.
3. Tara's father reacts angrily to her dance recital.
4. Tara starts a new hobby of writing after she can't dance anymore.

Chapter Nine:

1. Y2K was a worry about computers failing at the year 2000. The Westovers thought it might lead to disaster.
2. Tara's fancy dresses came from thrift stores.
3. A friend suggests Tara join the choir.
4. Mr. Westover studies the book of Revelation for hours on December 31, 1999.

Chapter Ten:

1. Mother takes the family on a trip to avoid Y2K worries.
2. Shawn is driving when they crash.
3. Rosie is a specialist who helps with Tara’s treatment, but it doesn’t work well.
4. Tara’s injury is finally treated by a doctor who helps her.

Chapter Eleven:

1. Shawn trained the horse called Bud.
2. Shawn drives Tara away to a quiet place when he needs a break.
3. Bud's rampage is stopped by someone who rescues Tara.

Chapter Twelve:

1. Shawn teaches Tara about life skills while they wait to unload at Walmart.
2. Shawn auditions for a play.
3. Shawn asks Sadie for a Snickers bar.
4. It's said that Shawn is drawn to Sadie because he likes helping those in trouble, which might be true.

Chapter Thirteen:

1. Tara's dad believes it's the end of the world because of his fears.
2. Shawn gives Tara a new nickname.
3. The gun in Shawn’s truck suggests he can be dangerous.
4. Tara wakes up feeling pain, like needles, from her worries.
5. Someone encourages Tara to leave her difficult situation.

Chapter Fourteen:

1. Tara starts studying for a big test, the ACT.
2. She goes to Worm Creek to study away from home.
3. Tara asks a friend for help with math.
4. Shawn calls for help after his accident.

Chapter Fifteen:

1. Tara’s dad doesn’t want her to go to BYU, but her mom is more supportive.
2. Tara feels confident about her math section on the ACT.
3. Tara scores well on the ACT, surprising everyone.
4. Tara is about 17, but her mom is unsure of her age.

Chapter Sixteen:

1. Tara usually studies in the shed to avoid distractions from her dad.
2. Shawn crashes his motorcycle because he was being reckless.

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