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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Crystal call 911 three times in a night in Chapter 15?
(a) To report domestic abuse upstairs.
(b) To report that her husband was trying to break in.
(c) To report Arleen's drug overdose.
(d) To report a burglary in the building.

2. Between 2009 and 2011, roughly how many moves undertaken by Milwaukee's poorest residents were involuntary?
(a) 30%.
(b) 70%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 25%.

3. For how long had Scott lived with David and his wife while getting clean before he was kicked out?
(a) Two months.
(b) Seven months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Nine months.

4. How many cats did Rufus's mother have when she died?
(a) 22.
(b) 56.
(c) 72.
(d) 15.

5. How many months did Vanetta face in initial confinement in prison in Chapter 22?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 21 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 15 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word "shelter" comes from two Old English words that translate into what?

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

3. Where was Samantha working in 2008?

4. How much did Patrice's letter from the court say she owned in back-rent in Chapter 21?

5. During what ages was Scott sexually abused as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led to the fire in Kamala's apartment? What were the immediate impacts of the fire?

2. Why did Crystal call 911 several times, according to the author in Chapter 15?

3. Why did Pam and Ned struggle in their search for housing?

4. How does the author describe Crystal's mental health and intelligence in Chapter 17?

5. How did the issuance of nuisance property citations between whites and blacks differ in 2008-2009?

6. What did Scott find when he went to the rehab clinic in Chapter 14?

7. When did Tobin buy College Mobile Home Park? How much did he pay? How much did he earn from the park in 2008?

8. What commonalities in experience did Crystal and Arleen discover they shared in Chapter 15?

9. What are examples in the book of how the author juxtaposes the lifestyles of the landlords versus those of the tenants?

10. How did Scott finally get clean?

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