1. In 1959, what percent of poor families were composed of a married couple?
(a) 85 percent.
(b) 75 percent.
(c) Not quite 80 percent.
(d) About 70 percent.

2. At the time Poverty, by America was written how many poor families were headed by a single mother?
(a) 1 in 3.
(b) 1 in 10.
(c) 2 in 10.
(d) 2 in 5.

3. In 2020, how much money did states have in their possession of unspent welfare funds?
(a) Nearly $500 million.
(b) Nearly $1 trillion.
(c) About $775 million.
(d) Almost $6 billion.

4. How many hours did Julio Payes have to work to afford the unfurnished room he shared with his mother and two siblings?
(a) 12.
(b) Up to 16.
(c) More than 14.
(d) 18.

5. In 2022, where was the poverty line drawn for a family of four?
(a) $33,150.
(b) $25,950.
(c) $27,750.
(d) $31,050.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many premature deaths did a study find could have been prevented in New York City from 2008 to 2012 if the city's minimum wage had been $15 an hour?

2. In 2016, how many lobbyists did Uber have working in 44 states?

3. Where did Desmond meet home health aides who belonged to the full-time working homeless?

4. What college did Desmond attend?

5. What did the house cost that Desmond grew up in?

(see the answer key)

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