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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. What percent of blacks live in unfit housing according to the US Census?
(a) 22.
(b) 34.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

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

3. What is a family with both a mother and father called?
(a) Patriarchy.
(b) Nuclear.
(c) Multifamily.
(d) Matriarchy.

4. What does William Ryan say causes the deterioration of most black families?
(a) Economic stress and discrimination.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Lack of resources.
(d) The nature of the American economy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people in the Flats want to expand their group of kin?

2. According to the US Census, what percent of white deaths in 1965 were caused by diseases of infancy?

3. What is the necessary income for a family of four in Jackson Harbor?

4. How many children do the Jacksons have?

5. What is a symbol of trust in the Flats?

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