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

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 abuse.
(b) These children have higher rates of drug addiction.
(c) These children have higher rates of neurological issues.
(d) These children have higher rates of disease.

3. What happened to Malcolm's girlfriend?
(a) She died giving birth.
(b) She was killed as a prostitute.
(c) She was arrested for drug possession.
(d) She was shot and killed.

4. What is the name of center Garbarino helps run?
(a) New York State Center for Boys.
(b) Austin MacCormick Center.
(c) Garbarino Center for Wayward Boys.
(d) New York Center for Violent Youth Offenders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do 'war zone' areas have higher rates of youth violence?

2. What does Garbarino say is true about the middle class, white killers of the modern age?

3. Having a history of criminal violence in the family makes one's chances of committing murder ___________________.

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

5. What phrase does Garbarino use to explain the way the nation reacts to situations, based on color and socioeconomic status?

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