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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. Who was two hours late when they came to speak at East St. Louis High?
(a) Jesse Jackson.
(b) Ron Brown.
(c) Martin Luther King, Jr.
(d) Colin Powell.

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

3. What happened to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s home in Lawndale after he moved?
(a) It was declared a historical site.
(b) It was sold to the city government.
(c) It was bulldozed.
(d) It was renovated by the new owner.

4. What business entities exist in Camden but do not pay taxes?
(a) A sewage treatment plant and a chemical plant.
(b) A pharmacutical plant and a sewage treatment plant.
(c) A chemical plant and incinerator.
(d) An incinerator and sewage treatment plant.

5. What are the major industries in Sauget besides the chemical plants?
(a) Topless joints and an outlet for the lottery.
(b) Funeral homes and car dealerships.
(c) Liquor stores and an outlet for the lottery.
(d) Prison and cigarette manufacturers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the New York Times say the better public schools are intended to do?

2. How much money does President H.W. Bush's alma-mater spend per student?

3. According to Thurston, why are poor people in Washington, D.C. willing to accept a dual system of public education?

4. How many housing units are in the Villa Griffin homes?

5. Where is Camden ranked in terms of its number of poor people as compared to other states in the U.S.?

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