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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Child-Keeping.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did people in the Flats increase their social circle?
(a) Talking to new people.
(b) Through swapping.
(c) Helping others.
(d) Making friends.

2. What is a family called when a mother is the head?
(a) Patriarchy.
(b) Mother run family.
(c) Matriarchy.
(d) Mother in charge.

3. What was the name of the man who Billy considered to be her father?
(a) Calvin.
(b) John.
(c) Jack.
(d) Jason.

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

5. How often did kin exchange items and services?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Daily, sometimes hourly.
(c) Yearly.
(d) Weekly.

Short Answer Questions

1. When 188 mothers were surveyed on who they would choose to raise their children if they died, who was the second choice?

2. Who did Violet leave her two older children with when she moved?

3. How long did it take for Magnolia and Calvin Waters inheritance to be spent?

4. How much did Ann offer to pay Georgia to watch her daughter?

5. What kin did people in the Flats feel most obligated to?

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