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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At how many universities had Desmond taught on inequality?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

2. Where did Desmond present a paper titled "Exploiting the Inner City" (43)?
(a) The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
(b) Harvard's Kennedy School of Business.
(c) Wharton School.
(d) The Booth School of Business.

3. At the time America, By Poverty was written, how many eviction filings were created on average yearly?
(a) 5.8 million.
(b) More than 3.6 million.
(c) 2.9 million.
(d) About 4.2 million.

4. At the time Poverty, by America was written, how many people were immigrants?
(a) 2 in 15.
(b) 3 in 20.
(c) 2 in 10.
(d) 1 in 8.

5. What was the median income for a Black household in 2019?
(a) $21,300.
(b) $37,400.
(c) $24,100.
(d) $36,050.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Crystal Mayberry born?

2. When did Desmond begin paying attention to poverty?

3. When Walmart announced raising the hourly wage to $15 in 2021, by what percent did their stock fall?

4. When Desmond wrote Poverty, by America, how many school children were homeless?

5. According to the Government Accountabilty Office, how many American workers relied on Medicaid for health insurance?

(see the answer key)

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