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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface - Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has developed in medium cities that has resulted in even more youth violence?
(a) Racism.
(b) The same 'war zones' that exist in large cities.
(c) The same gangs that exist in large cities.
(d) Poverty.

2. Why does the author blame improved care of premature babies for part of the youth violence issue?
(a) These children have higher rates of drug addiction.
(b) These children have higher rates of abuse.
(c) These children have higher rates of disease.
(d) These children have higher rates of neurological issues.

3. What gift does Garbarino give Malcolm that makes him cry?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A book.
(c) A car.
(d) A journal.

4. What did Josh mean when he asked his father to note the color and names of those in the newspaper?
(a) He was referring to the fact that most were black or Hispanic.
(b) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper were Hispanic.
(c) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper had odd names.
(d) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper were white.

5. How did an end to segregation allow for the growth of youth violence?
(a) An end to segregation allowed the white classes to leave the minority behind.
(b) An end to segregation allowed the middle class minorities to move from the ghetto.
(c) An end to segregation allowed the lower class to spread.
(d) An end to segregation allowed minorities into the school systems.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author argue is the other factor when, combined with rick factors, influences homicide rates?

2. Why does Garbarino try to help others understand violent youth?

3. Why does Garbarino believe the nation took notice of cases such as those of Michael Carneal, Mitchell Johnson, and Andrew Golden?

4. What is the leading cause of death for young minority males?

5. What surprised Garbarino about his experiences with the prosecuting attorney?

(see the answer key)

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