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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Government Accountabilty Office, how many American workers relied on Medicaid for health insurance?
(a) Roughly 12 million.
(b) 11 million.
(c) About 15 million.
(d) 13 million.

2. In 2022, how much did the U.S. Chamber of Commerce spent to influence government policy?
(a) $35 million.
(b) $40 million.
(c) $20 million.
(d) $25 million.

3. What was the difference between the amount Lakia Higbee paid for rent and what she would have paid for mortgage if she could have gotten one?
(a) $1,200 compared to $832.
(b) $950 compared to $577.
(c) $1,025 compared to $735.
(d) $875 compared to $606.

4. When Crystal was diagnosed with mental illness, how much SSI did she receive monthly?
(a) $754.
(b) $876.
(c) $679.
(d) $583.

5. In Texas, what could the annual percentage rate reach on a two-week loan?
(a) 398.
(b) 516.
(c) 460.
(d) 664.

Short Answer Questions

1. What U.S. state has a bigger economy than South Korea?

2. By July 2022, what was the minimum wage in Emeryvill?

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

4. By the time Crystal aged out of foster care, how many foster placements had she had?

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

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