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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states in Chapter 1 that what year span saw the number of children in Baltimore born with syphilis spike considerably?
(a) 1989-1990.
(b) 1998-1999.
(c) 1995-1996.
(d) 1992-1993.

2. What fashion designer was heard to be wearing Hush Puppies Shoes when they experienced a resurgence, according to the author in the Introduction?
(a) Donna Karan.
(b) Jacques Herrer
(c) Micole Biancosino.
(d) Isaac Mizrahi.

3. The author states that the tipping point for Hush Puppies Shoes came between what years?
(a) 1994-1995.
(b) 1958-1959.
(c) 1961-1962.
(d) 1987-1988.

4. Who was convicted of the murder of Kitty Genovese?
(a) Winston Moseley.
(b) William Dupre.
(c) Ted Bundy.
(d) James Moorland.

5. Gaeton Dugas held what profession?
(a) Flight attendant.
(b) Swim instructor.
(c) Schoolteacher.
(d) Night club owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. A well-known saying states that twenty percent of the people do what percent of the work?

2. What leading epidemiologist theorizes that the syphilis epidemic in Baltimore was caused by the diminishing of public housing?

3. What brand of cigarettes became sticky when they used a grammatical faux pas in an advertising campaign according to the author in Chapter 1?

4. Where was Gaeton Dugas from?

5. In what year was Kitty Genovese stabbed to death?

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