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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: The Flats.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many other researchers had conducted studies in the Flats during the decade in which Stack conducted her study?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

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

3. What is the population of Jackson Harbor?
(a) 11,000.
(b) 18,000.
(c) 9,000.
(d) 15,000.

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

5. How many families was Stack introduced to in the beginning of her study?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Viola Jackson's job?

2. According to the US Census what percent of blacks live in deteriorating housing?

3. Who wrote the book "Method and Measurement in Sociology"?

4. How many assistants did Stack have helping her with her study?

5. Who wrote "Tomorrow's Tomorrow"?

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