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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was the deposit that landlords had to put down for Eagle Moving and Storage's five-man crews?

2. For how long were Arleen and Larry together before he left her?

3. What business did Sherrena open that transported people to visit loved ones who were incarcerated?

4. At what manufactured sign company did Larraine once work?

5. What is the name of the first child that Ned and Pam had together?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lamar and what was his situation when the author introduces him in Chapter 1?

2. How does the author describe Arleen's children and basic backstory in Chapter 5?

3. How does the author describe the history of the Eagle Moving and Storage company in Chapter 9?

4. Why did Sherrena and Quentin rarely accept rent vouchers?

5. How does the author describe racial division in regards to housing in Milwaukee?

6. What were the requirements for Emergency Assistance in Milwaukee at the time the book was written and what could be received?

7. What were the benefits of taking rental vouchers for landlords like Sherrena?

8. How does the author describe Larraine's home in Chapter 9?

9. According to the author in Chapter 6, what are the impacts on a neighborhood where there is a frequent turnover in rental properties?

10. What is Teddy's backstory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Lamar's circumstances in 2008-2009 when the book was written. Where was Lamar living? What led to his disability? Why was Lamar eventually forced from his home?

Essay Topic 2

What are the pros and cons for landlords taking tenants to eviction court? How much cost do they pay to take tenants to court? How does eviction court impact those tenants and future housing?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of overspending among the poor. How does the author justify the spending habits of Larraine and Crystal? What opposing arguments can be found to his reasoning? What aspects of the system often prevent the poor from saving money?

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