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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "The Savage Inequalities of Public Education in New York,".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Kozol, when are citizens given $400 in exchange for a release from liability?
(a) When they partake in chemical experiments at the plant.
(b) When they are hurt while working at the chemical plant.
(c) When they breath toxic emission from the chemical plants.
(d) When they are fired from the chemical plants.

2. What does Kozol think will not solve inner-city problems?
(a) More social services.
(b) Better schools.
(c) More social workers in the neighborhood.
(d) More minority-owned businesses.

3. In what year did Kozol set off to visit schools and speak with children about education in urban areas?
(a) 1987.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1989.

4. What was Kozol's purpose for writing the book Savage Inequalities?
(a) To let teachers discuss the low pay they receive for such a demanding job.
(b) To let the voices, judgments, and longings of children be heard.
(c) To compile facts and figures about American urban school systems.
(d) To show parents' views of the American school system.

5. Approximately how many neighborhoods did Kozol visit?
(a) 20.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Kozol, whose responsibility is it to supply all children with equally good schools?

3. How did the press in Boston refer to troubled ghetto areas with a low infant mortality rate?

4. What influential African American does Kozol note was often cited when black parents or black school officials discussed educating students in the urban public school system?

5. How many districts are New York schools divided into?

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