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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Women and Men.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Stack, what do most studies of black families compare themselves to?
(a) White families.
(b) Mainstream society.
(c) Their past culture.
(d) The status quo.

2. How does the US Census classify Jackson Harbor?
(a) Poor area.
(b) Metropolis.
(c) Urbanized area.
(d) Small community.

3. Where did the Waters family live before moving to the Flats?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Georgia.

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

5. Where did Stack meet the girl that introduced her to the families in the Flats?
(a) In the grocery store.
(b) While doing laundry.
(c) At her university.
(d) While babysitting for a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to government statistics, what prevents people from escaping poverty?

2. How old was Julia?

3. How old was Ruby Banks when she first met her father?

4. When 188 mothers were surveyed on who they would choose to raise their children if they died what was the top choice?

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

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