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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a survey of men and women released from prison in Massachusetts, what percent had witnessed a murder as children?
(a) 55.
(b) 40.
(c) 50.
(d) 60.

2. In 2020, how many Food Lion workers in North Carolina drew food stamps?
(a) 2 in 30.
(b) 1 in 17.
(c) 1 in 20.
(d) 5 in 25.

3. What president once siad, "Taxes should hurt" (97)?
(a) Ford.
(b) Clinton.
(c) Carter.
(d) Reagan.

4. When Crystal got an apartment, what percent of her income did rent take?
(a) 86.
(b) 69.
(c) 73.
(d) 91.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2020, what was the tax burden for the poorest individuals with incomes at or below $9,875?

2. How many undocumented workers were paid below minimum wage at the time Poverty, by America was written?

3. 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?

4. Where did Desmond present a paper titled "Exploiting the Inner City" (43)?

5. In 2020, what was the maximum amount one could receive if they claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit?

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