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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 does Garbarino say is true about the middle class, white killers of the modern age?
(a) They are not truly violent.
(b) They are copy cat killers.
(c) They are spoiled.
(d) They too show an accumulation of risk factors.

2. What do young violent boys tend to show in terms of fear?
(a) A high level of fear.
(b) A level of fearlessness.
(c) An abnormal level of fear.
(d) A lack of understanding for fearful situations.

3. What has developed in medium cities that has resulted in even more youth violence?
(a) The same 'war zones' that exist in large cities.
(b) The same gangs that exist in large cities.
(c) Racism.
(d) Poverty.

4. What does Garbarino claim anger is a representation of?
(a) Low self worth.
(b) Fear.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Distrust.

5. What is the technical term for the disorder that results in highly troubled young boys who constantly misbehave?
(a) Social disorder.
(b) Conduct Disorder.
(c) Personality disorder.
(d) Disruptive disorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has been shown to increase obedience during infancy?

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

3. What book is a favorite of the boys at the center?

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

5. Why does the author blame improved care of premature babies for part of the youth violence issue?

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