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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did JT run the Black Gangster Disciple Nation before being promoted to the Board of Directors?
(a) 4.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 14.

2. Which ethnicity generally tests better than whites in the ECLS?
(a) Arab-Americans.
(b) Blacks.
(c) Hispanics.
(d) Asians.

3. What precipitates a member of JT's gang's bringing the Black Gangster Disciple Nation's financial records to Venkatesh?
(a) JT's death.
(b) The demolition of the Nation's housing project.
(c) The accountant's child's birth.
(d) A federal indictment.

4. In a per-hour study of likelihood of dying in a plane versus a car crash, how do they compare?
(a) You are just as likely to die in either a plane or car.
(b) You are more likely to die in a plane.
(c) There is no way to figure this.
(d) You are more likely to die in a car.

5. What is Arne Duncan's first course of action after the CPS researchers release their report on cheating?
(a) He fires 12 teachers.
(b) He freezesall standardized testing in Chicago.
(c) He buries the report.
(d) He readministers tests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paul Feldman makes his living delivering what to offices?

2. Which of the following is not affected by the rank of a sumo wrestler?

3. What action led to a reduction in blood donors in the 1970s?

4. Researchers determining whether teachers are encouraging cheating on standardized tests observe classes over how many years?

5. In 1964, what was a hauntingly simple cause of infant death in the American black community?

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