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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. On Scott's "Five Year Plan" that he established after moving to his own apartment in Chapter 23, what was Number One?

2. Where was the public library that C.J., Ruby, and Mikey frequented?

3. When did Tobin buy College Mobile Home Park?

4. Who was the Aldeas' oldest son who presumably was using in Chapter 23?

5. What is Beaker's real name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What factors contributed to the deterioration of the extended kin networks?

4. How does the author describe the impacts of poverty on the Hinkston family in Chapter 21?

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

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

7. What caused the dispute between Arleen and Crystal that is described in Chapter 12?

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

9. How does the author define the meaning of "home" in his Epilogue?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author juxtapose the disparities between landlords and tenants in Evicted? What were the net incomes of Sherrena and Tobin in 2008-2009? How does this compare with the incomes of the tenants of their properties? How is this disparity assessed by the author?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Trisha's story in Evicted. How old was Trisha when she moved above Arleen in Sherrena's property? What is her backstory? How did Trisha contribute to Arleen and Crystal's eviction?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the correlations between eviction, mental health issues, drug addiction, and crime. In what ways are these issues both causes and effects of poverty? How does one's esteem in one's community prevent crime and exploitation of tenants? How does the opposite impact communities?

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