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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the name of Julia's second child's father?
2. According to Stack's survey what percent of fathers in the Flats openly acknowledged their children?
3. According to Stack's survey, what percent of children lived with their mothers kin at some point in their lives?
4. How old was Lottie James when she got pregnant?
5. How many children did Billy have?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Stack, how do women in the Flats typically view men?
2. What is the difference between essential kin and relatives?
3. What happened when the AFDC learned of Magnolia's inheritance from her uncle?
4. According to residents of the Flats, what is the difference between a mama and a mother?
5. What is the life of Magnolia's sister Lydia like?
6. What occurrences in the Flats force people to move almost constantly?
7. According to Stack, what role do fathers typically play in their child's life?
8. According to Stack, How do relationships with kin complicate relationships with boyfriends or girlfriends?
9. According to Chapter 6, what determines which household a person is a part of?
10. According to residents of the Flats, what is a grandparental right?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the housing situation in the Flats. Use examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the role that the AFDC plays in keeping people from developing strong relationships between men and women.
Essay Topic 3
Parental roles in the Flats can extend to many people beyond the natural mother and father. Discuss how the parental roles are determined and who can hold these roles.
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