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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: Domestic Networks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the poor to create ways to cope with circumstances out of their control?
(a) The nature of the American economy.
(b) The white community.
(c) Their lack of resources.
(d) Welfare.

2. How many of the 188 AFDC mothers surveyed by Stack were raising their own children?
(a) 50.
(b) 30.
(c) 70.
(d) 20.

3. What is another term for welfare?
(a) AFDC.
(b) DEV.
(c) ACDF.
(d) CPS.

4. According to Stack, what common belief do most studies of blacks reinforce?
(a) The status quo.
(b) Popular stereotypes.
(c) That they are unreliable.
(d) That they are unwilling to get ahead in life.

5. How much did the AFDC give Magnolia and Calvin for rent each month?
(a) $100.
(b) $150.
(c) $200.
(d) $50.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Stack who did those in the Flats expect to help a mother with her child?

2. How many children did Billy have?

3. According to Stack, what do most studies of the poor black communities not acknowledge?

4. Who did Terence Platt live with when he was a child?

5. How did Lottie's mother feel when she found out her daughter was pregnant?

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