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

2. Why did those in the Flats need cooperative support?
(a) To help each other.
(b) To make life easier.
(c) To gain kin.
(d) To survive.

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

4. What type of strategies was Stack studying in the Flats?
(a) Social.
(b) Personal.
(c) Professional.
(d) Domestic.

5. What type of jobs are typically available to those in the Flats?
(a) Temporary.
(b) Long term.
(c) Low paying.
(d) Unskilled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What didn't Ruby believe in?

2. How many other researchers had conducted studies in the Flats during the decade in which Stack conducted her study?

3. Who says that the culture of poverty is political in nature?

4. Who did Ruby trade corn bread and greens with so that she could get milk and diapers?

5. What does AFDC stand for?

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