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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "The Equality of Innocence: Washington, D.C.,".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Harper's mother describe her life in an Anacostia neighborhood?
(a) A cold death.
(b) A battle zone.
(c) A train wreck.
(d) Living on cloud nine.

2. How does the school administrator at Morris High School in the South Bronx encourage the supposedly slow children to express themselves?
(a) In theater.
(b) By writing poetry.
(c) Through interpretive dance.
(d) By writing short stories.

3. What is one way not mentioned by Kozol's friend Elizabeth that poor people know that they are living in a rich society?
(a) Movies.
(b) TV.
(c) Advertisements.
(d) Reading books.

4. The history of East St. Louis shows that African Americans were lured to the city for what reason?
(a) New housing.
(b) Good schools.
(c) The promise of jobs.
(d) Low taxes.

5. According to Harper, how does her teacher punish the children?
(a) By standing in the corner.
(b) By sending them to the principal's office.
(c) With a paddle.
(d) Detention.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thurston, why are poor people in Washington, D.C. willing to accept a dual system of public education?

2. What does the principal at PS79 say he will have to do if more students enroll at his school?

3. According to Kozol, how many people are supposed to be in PS261 at one time?

4. What is the racial makeup of 98 percent of the population in East St. Louis?

5. According to Kozol, East St. Louis has one of the highest rates of which disease in America?

(see the answer key)

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