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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Swapping.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Stack's findings, at what age do most blacks no longer have most of their original teeth?
(a) 34.
(b) 55.
(c) 25.
(d) 22.

2. What is the Jackson family's average income?
(a) $3,500.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $4,500.
(d) $2,000.

3. What parts of life in the Flats are completely intertwined?
(a) Social and economic.
(b) Personal and professional.
(c) Economic and personal.
(d) Family and social.

4. What is Viola Jackson's job?
(a) Maid.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Cook.

5. In what year did Stack begin her study?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1968.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Stack change names and locations in the book?

2. In what decade did Stack begin her study?

3. What does Stack call the inability to understand and research?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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