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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 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 all in the paper were Hispanic.
(b) He was referring to the fact that most were black or 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.

2. Why does Garbarino believe the nation took notice of cases such as those of Michael Carneal, Mitchell Johnson, and Andrew Golden?
(a) They happened in suburbs and small towns, and involved minority boys.
(b) They happened in big towns, and involved white boys.
(c) They happened in big towns, and involved minority boys.
(d) They happened in suburbs and small towns, and involved white boys.

3. In what year did four shootings occur in areas that were not typically hubs of youth violence?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1998.

4. What other type of violence has increased among young men?
(a) Rape.
(b) Robbery.
(c) Harm to animals.
(d) Suicide.

5. How many teenagers report they could obtain a gun within an hour?
(a) Three fourths.
(b) Two thirds.
(c) One third.
(d) One fourth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garbarino claim can lead us to humane treatment and rehabilitation?

2. What has increased along with youth violence in the United States?

3. What does Garbarino claim is inside almost every violent teenager?

4. What is the name of center Garbarino helps run?

5. How many high school boys carry a potentially lethal weapon?

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