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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trait do some mothers have or develop that can cause behavioral issues in their children, in terms of emotional attachment?
(a) Psychological unavailability.
(b) Pride.
(c) Materialism.
(d) Social anxiety.

2. What is the leading cause of death for young minority males?
(a) Drug overdose.
(b) Homicide.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Car accidents.

3. Why does Garbarino try to help others understand violent youth?
(a) Because he wants people to better themselves.
(b) Because he wants to rehabilitate society.
(c) Because he wants to rescue the person inside the violent youth.
(d) Because he wants to help people learn about themselves.

4. What did Julio become in prison?
(a) A monk.
(b) A gay man.
(c) A monster.
(d) A leader.

5. What has increased along with youth violence in the United States?
(a) Racism.
(b) The prevalence of risk factors associated with youth violence.
(c) Adult violence.
(d) Median incomes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two patterns of fathers are common in the history of violent boys?

2. What emotion is often linked with anger in troubled boys?

3. Having a history of _____________ increases the likelihood one will commit murder.

4. What does Garbarino call the spiritual being within a child?

5. In what year did four shootings occur in areas that were not typically hubs of youth violence?

(see the answer key)

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