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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "The dream deferred, Again, in San Antonio,".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Warren Franczyk, principal of Mary McLeod Bethune School, give for teachers losing their high school jobs in North Lawndale?
(a) The low enrollment at the schools.
(b) There is a need for more teachers at the elementary-school level.
(c) They are shutting down certain schools.
(d) They are unqualified for the jobs.

2. What does John Coons of the University of California, Berkeley say all children technically are?
(a) Rich.
(b) Educated.
(c) Obedient.
(d) Poor.

3. What statistic does Kozol give for the number of births in East St. Louis to single mothers?
(a) One of five births are to single mothers.
(b) Two of five births are to single mothers.
(c) Four of five births are to single mothers.
(d) Three of five births are to single mothers.

4. Who does Kozol say is the biggest employer in East St. Louis?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Pfizer Chemical Co.
(c) Drug trade.
(d) Public education.

5. According to Kozol, students in what racial group are more often categorized as retarded?
(a) Asian.
(b) Black.
(c) Hispanic.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Villa Griffin child whose sister was murdered by a friend of the mother?

2. How much money does Kozol say is spent on each child attending a poor, non-white, public school around Chicago?

3. What are the major industries in Sauget besides the chemical plants?

4. What is the last city that Kozol visits on his nationwide tour?

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

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