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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In summation, what does Levitt claim was the source of the Klan's power in the twentieth century?
(a) Information.
(b) Well-placed friends.
(c) Cashflow.
(d) Intimidation.

2. What Supreme Court case involved Norma McCorvey as plaintiff?
(a) Plessy v. Ferguson.
(b) Brown v. Board of Education.
(c) Roe v. Wade.
(d) Gibbons v. Ogden.

3. Paul Feldman makes his living delivering what to offices?
(a) Ink cartridges.
(b) Cheese trays.
(c) Bagels.
(d) Paper.

4. How do teachers most often cheat on standardized tests?
(a) They read the answers to the children.
(b) They never administer the test.
(c) They allow children to have books out.
(d) They erase wrong answers.

5. What do the authors argue is the primary incentive for not soliciting a prostitute?
(a) The fear of losing one's family.
(b) The fear of paying a large fine.
(c) The fear of going to jail.
(d) The fear of public ridicule.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following real estate terms indicates that a home buyer should bid high?

4. What is the central action of economics?

5. According to normal Weakest Link strategy, who will players vote off in later rounds?

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