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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 was the most common thing those in the black community experienced when interacting with a white person?
(a) Racism.
(b) Bias
(c) They were looked down on.
(d) Unfair treatment.

2. Who did residents of the Flats refer to by their surnames?
(a) Their friends.
(b) Their social workers.
(c) People outside the community.
(d) Residents of the Flats.

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

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

5. What is the name of Stack's son?
(a) Alex.
(b) Kevin.
(c) John.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does AFDC stand for?

4. In the Flats kin feel a lot of pressure to help each other. Why is this?

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

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