Characters
Who is grandma down the hill?
Genes mom
Chapter 1
Why was Gene upset after Tara’s dance recital?
The clothes were too revealing
chapter 8
What is the authors name?
Tara Westover
Mountain
Bucks Peak
all of book
Where is the theme of self transformation in educated?
The whole book, Tara’s entire journey throughout the book
Who was Tara’s first boyfrien?
Charles
Why didn’t Tara get along with her roommates at BYU?
Tara didn’t have good hygiene
chapter 18
Where is Tara from?
Buckspeak Idaho
Bible
Strict religious following
all of book
What is the conflict between education and family loyalty?
Tara’s pursuit of education but trying to stay loyal to her family
Who was the name of Taras ballet teacher?
Caroline
How did Gene react when Tara told him about Shawn’s abuse?
chapter 35
How old is Tara today?
38 years old
T-Shirt
Dress code set by her dad
page 113-116
“Wench fetch me a grinding wheel” (176) which character does this thematic statement belong to?
Shawn
What was the name of Shawn’s wife?
Emily
What historical event did Tara not know about That caused conflict with Vanessa?
The Holocaust
Chapter 17
Where did Tara go to college?
Erin it’s College and Bringham Young University
Fist
Abuse Tara endured from Shawn
page 116
What is the impact of one’s past educated?
Tara’s upbringing continues to share and impact her as she grows
What were the names of all 3 roommates Tara had her second year at BYU?
Jenni, Megan and Robin
What nickname did Shawn call Tara that made her cry?
Fish eyes
chapter 12
How many copies of Educated have been sold?
More than 8 million
Tire in Fire
When Tara’s dad catches on fire from the car gas tank exploding
chapter 25
What is the theme if finding one’s voice in educated?
When Tara starts her own life and leaves her family to find things about herself that she didn’t know