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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the Chicago Tribune publish in 1993?
(a) In depth profiles of adults killed.
(b) In depth profiles of children killed.
(c) In depth profiles of police killed.
(d) In depth profiles of everyone killed.

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

4. How do some boys become lost, even without purposeful abuse and neglect?
(a) A withdrawal of love.
(b) A withdrawal of positive adults, through divorce.
(c) A withdrawal of parental guidance.
(d) A withdrawal of attention.

5. What does the author argue is the other factor when, combined with rick factors, influences homicide rates?
(a) Race.
(b) Economic status.
(c) Gender.
(d) The role of race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What population has the highest rate of truancy?

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

3. What other type of violence has increased among young men?

4. What has developed in medium cities that has resulted in even more youth violence?

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

(see the answer key)

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