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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who were welfare benefits designed to help?
(a) Men.
(b) Women and children.
(c) Children.
(d) Families.

3. In what decade did Stack begin her study?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1940s.

4. How many years did Stack live in the Flats?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

5. How many children do the Jacksons have?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ruby Banks feel an obligation to always swap with her mother?

2. How were people who refused to swap viewed?

3. How did Stack come in contact with the families she studied?

4. What does the relationship of a researcher and his subjects resemble?

5. What didn't Ruby believe in?

(see the answer key)

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