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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. What is the name of Arleen's eldest child?

2. Where had the Hinkstons lived for seven years in a five-bedroom house before moving into Sherrena's apartment off Wright Street?

3. How many trailers comprised the College Mobile Home Park in 2008?

4. What section of the city of Milwaukee is described as the largely black side?

5. How much money did Tobin charge Teddy and Scott for their lot rent when they moved into College Mobile Home Park?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe the demographic statistics of those facing eviction in Milwaukee County's Small Claims Court in Chapter 8?

2. What was the court's finding in Arleen's eviction case in Chapter 8?

3. What led to Scott's drug addiction? To what was he addicted?

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

5. Who is Belinda Hall and what was her job in 2008?

6. How does the author describe Glen and his relationship with Larraine?

7. Who is Sherrena? Why is she important in the book?

8. What impacts can be seen from the law preventing gas companies to shut off services in winter?

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

10. What does a "handyman special" refer to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Scott's story in Evicted. What led to Scott's loss of employment? How did he come to live at College Mobile Home Park? How did Scott eventually overcome his opioid addiction and regain housing?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Tobin Charney's situation with the licensing board. Why was Tobin's landlord license considered to be revoked? What were the requirements for Tobin to fulfill in order to keep his license? Did he fulfill these requirements?

Essay Topic 3

What are housing vouchers? What are the benefits of landlords accepting housing vouchers? What are the drawbacks? How common are housing vouchers in the rental market?

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