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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By how many percentage points did unemployment drop in America drop during the sudden curb of violent crime in the Nineties?
(a) 0.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. How does Paul Feldman view humanity as a result of his business records?
(a) People never lie.
(b) People are basically honest.
(c) People become less honest after achieving success.
(d) People are deceptive and entitled.

3. Which of the following is not a reason why crack was so appealing to urban gangs in the 1980s?
(a) It provides a fast, powerful high.
(b) Its high fades quickly.
(c) It is less expensive.
(d) It has a lower chance of overdose.

4. How many times a year are elite sumo tournaments held?
(a) 10 times.
(b) Once.
(c) 6 times.
(d) 3 times.

5. What additional response does Venkatesh later state should be added to his questionnaire?
(a) None of the above.
(b) What does that mean?
(c) Cracker.
(d) Fuck you.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did pro-gun advocate John R. Lott create a female pseudonym?

2. What portion of the full commission does the seller's real estate agent generally get to keep?

3. To what organization do the authors immediately compare the Black Gangster Disciple Nation?

4. In 1920, how many black children out of 100 died in infancy?

5. What is the average annual salary of a bottom-tier sumo wrestler?

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