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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 does Garbarino see little difference in, in terms of psychological significance?
(a) Murder and violent assault.
(b) Suicide and murder.
(c) Domestic abuse and homicide.
(d) Robbery and armed robbery.

2. What does Garbarino claim can lead us to humane treatment and rehabilitation?
(a) Better education.
(b) Understanding the gang culture.
(c) Learning about the life experiences of violent youth.
(d) Learning about substance abuse.

3. How many high school boys carry a potentially lethal weapon?
(a) Thirty percent.
(b) Eighty percent.
(c) Fifty percent.
(d) Five percent.

4. What phrase does Garbarino use to explain the way the nation reacts to situations, based on color and socioeconomic status?
(a) Class and race bias.
(b) Economic and class bias.
(c) Race and color bias.
(d) Class and color bias.

5. What does Julio represent?
(a) A tragedy.
(b) A lost cause.
(c) A success.
(d) A failure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Garbarino says that at risk populations don't cause the epidemic, they _____________________.

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

4. What did the Chicago Tribune publish in 1993?

5. What other areas in the world have seen youth violence due to racism and cultural values?

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