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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, "Children of the City Invincible: Camden, New Jersey,".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How low does Kozol report you can purchase a home for in North Camden?
(a) $10,000.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $4,000.
(d) $7,000.

2. In what month is black history celebrated in the public schools?
(a) January.
(b) February.
(c) October.
(d) May.

3. According to Kozol, whose responsibility is it to supply all children with equally good schools?
(a) The teachers.
(b) The school administrators.
(c) The government.
(d) The parents.

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

5. What does Kozol say lottery proceeds go towards?
(a) State revenue.
(b) Welfare.
(c) State health system.
(d) Education.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Kozol's purpose for writing the book Savage Inequalities?

3. In what year did Kozol set off to visit schools and speak with children about education in urban areas?

4. What issue do PS261 and PS79 share?

5. What song does the group of children in the Villa Griffin homes say they sing after the flag pledge?

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