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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 18, Safe and Productive Neighborhoods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1940s, how likely was it that a deck of playing cards would be found in American homes?
(a) 79 percent.
(b) 93 percent.
(c) 87 percent.
(d) 61 percent.

2. By what year did some estimate that 35 million Americans played bridge?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1943.

3. How many more long distance calls to family and friends would women make than men?
(a) 10-20 percent.
(b) 5-10 percent.
(c) 30-40 percent.
(d) 20-30 percent.

4. Of people who expected to move in five years, what percent were less likely to attend church, club meetings, volunteer or work on community projects?
(a) 10-15.
(b) 40-45.
(c) 30-35.
(d) 20-25.

5. What Chicago suburb was closely studied by urbanist William Whyte?
(a) Park Forest.
(b) Wonder Lake.
(c) Aurora.
(d) Round Lake Beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" written?

2. How many Americans moved each year according to Putnam?

3. According to a study by Sampson and Groves, which country found that organizational participation and social ties made a difference in reducing crime levels?

4. In the late twentieth century, how many more times would an American send a greeting card to a friend than a letter to the editor?

5. In the 1990s, how many Americans moved?

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