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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the second family that Stack met in the Flats?
(a) Leo and Viola Jackson.
(b) John and Sylvia Waters
(c) Ruby and Otis Jackson.
(d) Magnolia and Calvin Waters.

2. What is the name of the girl that Stack became very close to in the Flats?
(a) Magnolia.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Sara.

3. What does the relationship of a researcher and his subjects resemble?
(a) Family.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Oppressor and oppressed.
(d) Teacher and student.

4. How do those being studied in a community usually view a researcher?
(a) As a friend.
(b) As family.
(c) As an outsider.
(d) As a teacher.

5. Who did residents of the Flats refer to by their surnames?
(a) Residents of the Flats.
(b) Their social workers.
(c) Their friends.
(d) People outside the community.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do the Jacksons have?

2. In what part of the country is the Flats located?

3. How did Stack come in contact with the families she studied?

4. What is Viola Jackson's job?

5. According to the US Census what percent of blacks live in deteriorating housing?

(see the answer key)

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