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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. According to sister Julia, why were classes never held at the newly constructed Jefferson School?
(a) The construction was not done correctly.
(b) The school did not pass the school board inspection.
(c) There was too much sewage in the school.
(d) The school was not completed.

2. According to Kozol, East St. Louis has one of the highest rates of which disease in America?
(a) High-blood pressure.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Child ssthma.
(d) Type II diabetes.

3. Who does Kozol condemn for offering to help troubled non-white schools, but who actually intend for disadvantaged students to prepare themselves for low-quality, factory jobs?
(a) The federal government.
(b) Business leaders.
(c) Suburan school principals.
(d) City officials.

4. According to Kozol, whose real names are used in the book Savage Inequalities?
(a) Adult characters.
(b) Religious characters.
(c) Child characters.
(d) Public officials.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kozol think the most enthusiastic and skilled teachers will not be attracted to urban schools, like Mary McLeod Bethune Schools?

2. What area lies to the east of East St. Louis?

3. What was the former purpose of the building that houses PS261?

4. How many teachers did Kozol's students in the urban Boston school have before he was assigned to teach their class?

5. What is the population of the town of Sauget?

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