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Autobiographies of People Who Reinvented Themselves

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Which autobiography chronicles the journey of a young woman who escapes an oppressive religious community and embarks on a quest for self-discovery?

  1. Educated

  2. Becoming

  3. Wild

  4. The Glass Castle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Educated is the autobiography of Tara Westover, who grew up in a survivalist family in Idaho and was denied a formal education. She eventually escaped her family and went on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.

In his autobiography, which former president reflects on his rise from poverty to the White House, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and resilience?

  1. Dreams from My Father

  2. The Audacity of Hope

  3. A Promised Land

  4. Becoming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dreams from My Father is the autobiography of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. In the book, Obama recounts his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, his education at Columbia University and Harvard Law School, and his early political career.

Which autobiography tells the story of a transgender woman who transitioned in her 60s and became an advocate for transgender rights?

  1. Redefining Realness

  2. Becoming Nicole

  3. The Transgender Dysphoria Blues

  4. Whipping Girl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Redefining Realness is the autobiography of Janet Mock, a transgender woman who transitioned in her 60s and became an advocate for transgender rights. In the book, Mock discusses her experiences with discrimination and violence, as well as her journey to self-acceptance and happiness.

In her autobiography, which actress and comedian recounts her struggles with addiction, mental illness, and body image issues, and her eventual path to recovery?

  1. Unfiltered

  2. Yes Please

  3. Bossypants

  4. Wild


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unfiltered is the autobiography of Jennette McCurdy, an actress and comedian who rose to fame on the Nickelodeon show iCarly. In the book, McCurdy discusses her struggles with addiction, mental illness, and body image issues, as well as her eventual path to recovery.

Which autobiography tells the story of a young woman who leaves her Amish community to pursue a life of freedom and independence?

  1. The Amish Girl

  2. The Outcasts

  3. The Shunning

  4. The Witness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Amish Girl is the autobiography of Kate Stoltzfus, a young woman who left her Amish community to pursue a life of freedom and independence. In the book, Stoltzfus discusses her experiences growing up in the Amish community, her decision to leave, and her struggles to adjust to life in the outside world.

In his autobiography, which former drug addict and criminal recounts his journey to redemption and recovery, becoming a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker?

  1. The Glass Castle

  2. Running with Scissors

  3. A Beautiful Boy

  4. Clean


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Clean is the autobiography of David Sheff, a former drug addict and criminal who recounts his journey to redemption and recovery, becoming a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. In the book, Sheff discusses his struggles with addiction, his time in prison, and his eventual path to recovery.

Which autobiography tells the story of a young woman who travels the world solo after graduating from college, seeking adventure and self-discovery?

  1. Eat, Pray, Love

  2. Wild

  3. The Alchemist

  4. Into the Wild


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eat, Pray, Love is the autobiography of Elizabeth Gilbert, a young woman who travels the world solo after graduating from college, seeking adventure and self-discovery. In the book, Gilbert discusses her experiences in Italy, India, and Indonesia, and her journey to find love and happiness.

In her autobiography, which former First Lady reflects on her life in the White House, her work as an advocate for social justice, and her experiences as a wife and mother?

  1. Becoming

  2. The Audacity of Hope

  3. Dreams from My Father

  4. A Promised Land


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Becoming is the autobiography of Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on her life in the White House, her work as an advocate for social justice, and her experiences as a wife and mother.

Which autobiography tells the story of a young woman who escapes an abusive relationship and embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery?

  1. The Glass Castle

  2. Running with Scissors

  3. A Beautiful Boy

  4. Educated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Glass Castle is the autobiography of Jeannette Walls, a young woman who escapes an abusive relationship and embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery. In the book, Walls discusses her childhood in a dysfunctional family, her struggles with poverty and homelessness, and her eventual path to success as a writer.

In his autobiography, which former president reflects on his life in the White House, his foreign policy decisions, and his legacy as a leader?

  1. A Promised Land

  2. The Audacity of Hope

  3. Dreams from My Father

  4. Becoming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Promised Land is the autobiography of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on his life in the White House, his foreign policy decisions, and his legacy as a leader.

Which autobiography tells the story of a young man who leaves his home in India to pursue a career in technology in the United States, facing challenges and discrimination along the way?

  1. The Namesake

  2. The White Tiger

  3. Life of Pi

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The White Tiger is the autobiography of Aravind Adiga, a young man who leaves his home in India to pursue a career in technology in the United States, facing challenges and discrimination along the way. In the book, Adiga discusses his experiences as an immigrant, his struggles to find a job, and his eventual success as a writer.

In her autobiography, which former First Lady reflects on her life in the White House, her work as an advocate for education and healthcare, and her experiences as a wife and mother?

  1. Becoming

  2. The Audacity of Hope

  3. Dreams from My Father

  4. A Promised Land


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Becoming is the autobiography of Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on her life in the White House, her work as an advocate for education and healthcare, and her experiences as a wife and mother.

Which autobiography tells the story of a young woman who travels to India to find herself and discovers the power of yoga and meditation?

  1. Eat, Pray, Love

  2. Wild

  3. The Alchemist

  4. Into the Wild


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eat, Pray, Love is the autobiography of Elizabeth Gilbert, a young woman who travels to India to find herself and discovers the power of yoga and meditation. In the book, Gilbert discusses her experiences in Italy, India, and Indonesia, and her journey to find love and happiness.

In his autobiography, which former president reflects on his life in the White House, his domestic policy decisions, and his legacy as a leader?

  1. A Promised Land

  2. The Audacity of Hope

  3. Dreams from My Father

  4. Becoming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Promised Land is the autobiography of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on his life in the White House, his domestic policy decisions, and his legacy as a leader.

Which autobiography tells the story of a young woman who leaves her home in China to pursue a career in the United States, facing challenges and discrimination along the way?

  1. The Namesake

  2. The White Tiger

  3. Life of Pi

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Namesake is the autobiography of Jhumpa Lahiri, a young woman who leaves her home in India to pursue a career in the United States, facing challenges and discrimination along the way. In the book, Lahiri discusses her experiences as an immigrant, her struggles to find a job, and her eventual success as a writer.

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