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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Black Urban Poor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were those who claimed to be the black leaders of the Flats viewed in their community?
(a) Expendable.
(b) Respected.
(c) As very important.
(d) Uppity.

2. What connects Jackson Harbor to Chicago?
(a) A neighborhood.
(b) A major rail line.
(c) A major highway.
(d) A gravel road.

3. According to Stack, what common belief do most studies of blacks reinforce?
(a) The status quo.
(b) Popular stereotypes.
(c) That they are unwilling to get ahead in life.
(d) That they are unreliable.

4. What was the most common thing those in the black community experienced when interacting with a white person?
(a) Bias
(b) Racism.
(c) They were looked down on.
(d) Unfair treatment.

5. Who wrote "Tomorrow's Tomorrow"?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Carol Stack.
(c) Elliot Stickler.
(d) Joyce Ladner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did researchers usually establish their first contacts with?

2. Why do people in the Flats want to expand their group of kin?

3. What does Stack call the inability to understand and research?

4. What is the population of Jackson Harbor?

5. What is Leo Jackson's job?

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