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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book is a favorite of the boys at the center?
(a) Catcher in the Rye.
(b) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(c) Red Mars.
(d) Autobiography of Malcolm X.

2. Why does a lowered resilience and coping ability compound negative social influences?
(a) Because these factors combine to increase anger.
(b) Because these factors combine to lower emotional response.
(c) Because these factors combine to increase violence.
(d) Because these factors combine to lower self worth.

3. 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 white.
(b) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper had odd names.
(c) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper were Hispanic.
(d) He was referring to the fact that most were black or Hispanic.

4. How many kids with negative and aggressive social maps become violent?
(a) Ninety percent.
(b) Twenty percent.
(c) Thirty five percent.
(d) Five percent.

5. The term for feeling constantly ashamed, disgraced, humiliated, and worthless is ____________________.
(a) Constant shame.
(b) Toxic shame.
(c) Permanent shame.
(d) Chronic shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do abused children have a tendency to view the world differently?

2. What is the technical term for the disorder that results in highly troubled young boys who constantly misbehave?

3. What population has the highest rate of truancy?

4. What gift does Garbarino give Malcolm that makes him cry?

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

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