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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 were those who claimed to be the black leaders of the Flats viewed in their community?
(a) Uppity.
(b) Expendable.
(c) As very important.
(d) Respected.

2. What is a family with both a mother and father called?
(a) Patriarchy.
(b) Matriarchy.
(c) Multifamily.
(d) Nuclear.

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

4. How much did Ann offer to pay Georgia to watch her daughter?
(a) $5 per week.
(b) $15 per week.
(c) $20 per week.
(d) $10 per week.

5. According to residents of the Flats, who typically raised a young girl's first child?
(a) Her older sister.
(b) She does.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years had the Jacksons been in the Flats when Stack met them?

2. Who writes about "kindred being an ego-centered group"?

3. Who was the second family that Stack met in the Flats?

4. What didn't Ruby believe in?

5. Where did the Waters family live before moving to the Flats?

(see the answer key)

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