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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 type of people did researchers establish contact with?
(a) Women in power.
(b) Mothers.
(c) Leaders of the community.
(d) Men in power.

2. How did Stack protect the identities of those she interviewed?
(a) She made them up.
(b) She changed their names.
(c) She moved them to a different city.
(d) She left out important details.

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

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 is the title of William Ryan's book?
(a) The Role of Blacks as Victims.
(b) Victims in Charge.
(c) The Blame Game.
(d) Blaming the Victim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What affects a person's perception?

2. According to Stack, what common belief do most studies of blacks reinforce?

3. What is the Jackson family's average income?

4. What connects Jackson Harbor to Chicago?

5. What percent of blacks live in unfit housing according to the US Census?

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