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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kin did people in the Flats feel most obligated to?
(a) Mothers.
(b) Male.
(c) Female.
(d) Children.

3. How did people in the Flats increase their social circle?
(a) Making friends.
(b) Helping others.
(c) Through swapping.
(d) Talking to new people.

4. What didn't Ruby believe in?
(a) Sharing.
(b) Having friends.
(c) Begging.
(d) Helping.

5. What was the name of Claudia Williams children's father?
(a) Raymond.
(b) John.
(c) Otis.
(d) Calvin.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long did Violet leave her children with her relative?

2. What were children encouraged to do when visiting their fathers?

3. How many families was Stack introduced to in the beginning of her study?

4. How do those being studied in a community usually view a researcher?

5. What type of strategies was Stack studying in the Flats?

(see the answer key)

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