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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Tembi in 2009?
(a) One.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Four.

2. Where was the public library that C.J., Ruby, and Mikey frequented?
(a) Center Street.
(b) Johnson Street.
(c) Williams Street.
(d) Ross Street.

3. For almost a century, the broad consensus in America is that a family should spend no more than what percentage of income on housing?
(a) 20%.
(b) 30%.
(c) 40%.
(d) 10%.

4. What started the fire at Sherrena's property in Chapter 16?
(a) An oven malfunctioned.
(b) A lamp was knocked over.
(c) A dryer overheated.
(d) A tenant dropped a crack pipe.

5. What sentence did the judge give D'Sean at his re-confinement hearing in Chapter 21?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 13 months.
(d) 6 months.

6. Who was the office manager for Bieck Management when Larraine spoke to her on the phone about emergency assistance in Chapter 18?
(a) Geraldine.
(b) Serrena.
(c) Maria.
(d) Alexis.

7. Between 2009 and 2011, roughly how many moves undertaken by Milwaukee's poorest residents were involuntary?
(a) 25%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 70%.
(d) 30%.

8. How much money was the cheapest motel that Pam could find in Chapter 19?
(a) $50 per night.
(b) $100 per night.
(c) $40 per night.
(d) $60 per night.

9. Who was David's wife that helped Scott?
(a) Amalie.
(b) Regina.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Anna.

10. What game did Sherrena mostly enjoy playing at the casinos?
(a) Keno.
(b) Slot machines.
(c) Blackjack.
(d) Poker.

11. The word "shelter" comes from two Old English words that translate into what?
(a) Shield and troop.
(b) Windows and door.
(c) Walls and door.
(d) Shield and water.

12. Where was the apartment that Vanetta and Crystal were finally approved for in Chapter 21?
(a) Seventh and Maple.
(b) Twelfth and Bayview.
(c) Twelfth and Garden.
(d) Fifteenth and Gray.

13. Who was the Aldeas' oldest son who presumably was using in Chapter 23?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Jack.
(c) Roger.
(d) Andrew.

14. The author notes in Chapter 15, "In 2008 and 2009, the Milwaukee PD issued a nuisance property citation to residential property owners" how frequently (191)?
(a) Every 24 hours.
(b) Every 72 hours.
(c) Every 46 hours.
(d) Every 33 hours.

15. How old was Crystal Mayberry when she moved to Thirteenth Street?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 16.
(d) 23.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food did Larraine say she hated but was raised on in Chapter 18?

2. What did Beaker do for a living before he retired?

3. How much did Patrice's letter from the court say she owned in back-rent in Chapter 21?

4. How much money did Vanetta give to her sister to let her stay with her?

5. What was the name of the AA bar that Scott went to in Chapter 23?

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