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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is a major reason that the turf war affected JT's profits adversely?
(a) He had to leave town.
(b) Funeral and family compensation costs rose.
(c) His supply connection dried up.
(d) Foot soldiers demanded higher wages.

3. What prominent talent agency did Zelman Moses found?
(a) Abrams.
(b) Bret Adams.
(c) CAA.
(d) William Morris.

4. In 1987, why did many people stop claiming fake children on their tax returns?
(a) They began receiving a much smaller exemption.
(b) They were required to provide a social security number for each.
(c) The government stepped up prosecution of tax violators.
(d) The government bagan a much more thorough census.

5. What is the central action of economics?
(a) Prediction.
(b) Assessment.
(c) Measurement.
(d) Theory.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the authors, what euphemism means that a house is largely dilapidated?

2. Which of the following is not a public figure that the author mentions as a wealthy man purchasing public office?

3. On average, what percentage of the student population is black in a school that an ECLS white child attends?

4. With what band did Sudhir Venkatesh tour as part of his sociological research?

5. Which racist American figure is the focus of the final passage of this chapter?

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