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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. What term does the principal at Camden High School give to the dividing up of the children based on their previous test results?
(a) Homogeneous grouping.
(b) Selective grouping.
(c) Random selection.
(d) Heterogeneous grouping.

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

3. What does the Wall Street Journal say has remained static while per-pupil spending has increased?
(a) Teacher retention rates.
(b) The dropout rate.
(c) Student attendance.
(d) Student achievement.

4. What issue do PS261 and PS79 share?
(a) Unqualified teachers.
(b) Low enrollment.
(c) Lack of up-to-date resources.
(d) Lack of space.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are two of the problems that Vernon Dover, principal of Pyne Point Junior High, tells Kozol exist at his school?

2. According to the principal, how much does Woodrow Wilson spend yearly on each student?

3. How many non-white students does Kozol say attended most of the urban schools he visited?

4. Who was two hours late when they came to speak at East St. Louis High?

5. What type of industry was Camden famous for at one point?

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