Conspiracy Theories (Robby)
What is Genes biggest conspiracy theory?
The Illuminati and government distrust
chpt 4
This memoirs author and narrator, she grew up in a survivalist Mormon family in rural Idaho.
Who is Tara(Ch1)
what is the religion that represents Gene's religious beliefs
what is Mormon Fundamentalist? ch.3
What state did Tara grow up in?
Idaho (ch1)
This family member's violent behavior escalates to the point where Tara is physically attacked and dragged across the floor
Who is Shawn Westover
What does Taras parents think about medicine
They think they are bad and believe in herbs
This brother broke away from the family & studied at BYU.
Who is Tyler(Ch5)
Tara's home that represents isolation
what is Buck's Peak? ch.1
what business did Tara's father run?
junkyard (ch6)
This event leads Tara to install a lock on her bedroom door, symbolizing her desire for safety and autonomy.
What is the violent confrontation between Tara and Shawn
What is Gene prepping for?
The end of the world like Y2K
chpt 9
While not being abusive like Shawn this brother harshly criticized Taras's "Disloyalty" To the family.
Who is Richard (Ch16)
Tara's Mom use of herbal remedies represents
what is distrust of modern medicine? ch.2
what did Tara's father believe about the government?
they are corrupt (ch1)
Who convinces tara to try and get in to college?
Who is Tyler Westover
What does Gene start believing after his accident?
That he is a prophet of God
This character a fellow student at BYU, was stunned by Tara lack of basic historical knowledge.
Who is Shannon(Ch17)
What is Gene's obsession with natural disaster?
what is government collapse/Apocalypse ch.13
where did Tara earn her PhD?
university of cambridge (ch38)
Tara reflects on her family conflicts, stating, "I would never again be made a foot soldier in a conflict I did not understand." What does she realize in this moment
What is Tara's realization about her role in family disputes
Because of parents distrust in govt, what did the kids not have?
Birth certificates/ID
chpt 1
This Sibling distanced himself from Tara when she began challenging her family's beliefs.
Who is Luke(Ch39)
What dies Tara's family forbid at home which helped Tara find herself?
what is education? ch.28
what mental illness did Tara believe her father had.
bipolar (ch24)
Tara thinks back to her father's belief that "there will be a conflict, a final struggle for the Holy Land," reflecting his apocalyptic worldview. What is this symbolizing?
What is Gene Westover's prediction about the future