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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. When was "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" written?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1948.

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

3. From what language do the terms "macher" and "schmoozer" come from?
(a) German.
(b) Yiddish.
(c) Russian.
(d) Dutch.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In 1999, what percent of Americans owned their own home?

3. 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?

4. By 1999, what was the average age of those who were members of the American Contract Bridge League?

5. Which state had the highest rate of murders?

(see the answer key)

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