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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what organization do the authors immediately compare the Black Gangster Disciple Nation?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) General Motors.
(c) The Ku Klux Klan.
(d) The American military.

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

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

4. Which film boxer do the authors cite in their discussion of honesty in sports?
(a) Terry Malloy.
(b) Rocky Balboa.
(c) Jake LaMotta.
(d) Apollo Creed.

5. At what preeminent university does Venkatesh meet Steven Levitt?
(a) Stanford.
(b) Northwestern University.
(c) University of Chicago.
(d) Harvard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a profession that the authors indicate has been adversely affected by the Internet?

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

3. In 1960s and 1970s Chicago, what never seemed to happen to street gang members?

4. According to Paul Feldman's records, when are people least honest?

5. What precipitates a member of JT's gang's bringing the Black Gangster Disciple Nation's financial records to Venkatesh?

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