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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the public library that C.J., Ruby, and Mikey frequented?
(a) Center Street.
(b) Ross Street.
(c) Williams Street.
(d) Johnson Street.

2. What was the name of the AA bar that Scott went to in Chapter 23?
(a) The Salvation Club.
(b) The White Horse.
(c) The Kikuyu.
(d) The Serenity Club.

3. What casino does the author describe Sherrena and Quentin going to in Chapter 16?
(a) Potawatomi Casino.
(b) Blue Park Casino.
(c) Redding Cherokee Casino.
(d) Whitehaven Casino.

4. How old was Kamala's daughter that was killed in the fire in Chapter 16?
(a) Two weeks old.
(b) Two months old.
(c) Eight months old.
(d) Two years old.

5. During what ages was Scott sexually abused as a child?
(a) Nine to twelve.
(b) Four to ten.
(c) Twelve to fourteen.
(d) Two to six.

6. What company took over management of College Mobile Home Park in 2008/2009?
(a) Walker Management.
(b) Rowan Management.
(c) Bieck Management.
(d) Johnson Management.

7. How old was Tembi in 2009?
(a) Four.
(b) Nine.
(c) Six.
(d) One.

8. Who wrote the book All Our Kin?
(a) Terry Witkowski.
(b) Anthony Wilson.
(c) Lenny Troy.
(d) Carol Stack.

9. What percentage of landlords who received a nuisance citation for domestic violence responded by evicting the tenants or threatening to evict them for future phone calls to police?
(a) 39%.
(b) 46%.
(c) 83%.
(d) 96%.

10. What food did Larraine say she hated but was raised on in Chapter 18?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Ramen noodles.
(d) Hot dogs.

11. What does "MCO" refer to in Chapter 15?
(a) Michigan Charter of Ordinances.
(b) Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
(c) Madison Court Official.
(d) Missouri Credit Office.

12. When did Rufus begin collecting junk?
(a) 1998.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1984.
(d) 2003.

13. Where did Scott attain an apartment through the shelter after about a year?
(a) Majestic Loft Apartments.
(b) Williamsburg Apartments.
(c) Bay View Apartments.
(d) Walker's Point Apartments.

14. How much is the likelihood of being laid off for workers who have experienced an eviction versus those who have not?
(a) 10% higher.
(b) 25% higher.
(c) 5% higher.
(d) 15% higher.

15. For almost a century, the broad consensus in America is that a family should spend no more than what percentage of income on housing?
(a) 20%.
(b) 40%.
(c) 30%.
(d) 10%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ebony live when Vanetta went to stay with her?

2. What kind of flowers did Doreen see sitting on the porch of the burned out apartment building in the end of Chapter 16?

3. How much money was the cheapest motel that Pam could find in Chapter 19?

4. What is the name of the 86-bed shelter that Scott checked into in Chapter 23?

5. What was the bill for gas when the gas company came to shut it off at Larraine and Beaker's home in Chapter 18?

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