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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 years did the events in the book Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools take place?
(a) 1990-1991.
(b) 1988-1990.
(c) 1986-1990.
(d) 1988-1992.

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

3. Why does Kozol think the most enthusiastic and skilled teachers will not be attracted to urban schools, like Mary McLeod Bethune Schools?
(a) The low salaries.
(b) The out-of-date books.
(c) Few resources.
(d) The lack of classroom autonomy.

4. According to Kozol, what does the city of New York supply each ghetto school with?
(a) Guns.
(b) Police escorts.
(c) Pepper spray.
(d) Handcuffs.

5. Where did Kozol hold his classes while teaching in the urban school in Boston?
(a) The school cafeteria.
(b) An unfurnished classroom.
(c) The auditorium.
(d) The school basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the city of Chicago construct the high-speed Dan Ryan Expressway to go around certain parts of the city?

2. 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?

3. What racial group makes up 92 percent of the children that attend the public schools in Washington, D.C.?

4. What does the Wall Street Journal say has remained static while per-pupil spending has increased?

5. At Mary McLeod Bethune School, what does the gospel teacher accuse the children of doing if they fail to sing properly?

(see the answer key)

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