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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Black Urban Poor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Stack change names and locations in the book?
(a) To protect identities.
(b) To keep them from getting kicked off welfare.
(c) To protect them from the mainstream.
(d) Because they asked her too.

2. What was the goal of the spokesmen in the Flats?
(a) To help their community.
(b) To get assistance from the government.
(c) To present a better image of themselves to the white community.
(d) To enlighten others to their plight.

3. What was the main goal of the black activist organization in the Flats?
(a) To take care of the children.
(b) To prevent biased research studies.
(c) To protect the people of the community.
(d) To prevent discrimination.

4. How many assistants did Stack have helping her with her study?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

5. What is Viola Jackson's job?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Maid.
(c) Cook.
(d) Janitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What parts of life in the Flats are completely intertwined?

2. What affects a person's perception?

3. Where did the Waters family live before moving to the Flats?

4. Who writes about "kindred being an ego-centered group"?

5. What type of people did researchers establish contact with?

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