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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 18, Safe and Productive Neighborhoods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Between 1976 and 1997, what was the drop in families with children between eight to seventeen who vacationed together?
(a) 49 percent.
(b) 38 percent.
(c) 26 percent.
(d) 12 percent.

2. When was "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" written?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1961.

3. According to a study by Sampson and Groves, which country found that organizational participation and social ties made a difference in reducing crime levels?
(a) Spain.
(b) United States.
(c) Britain.
(d) Sweden.

4. What Chicago suburb was closely studied by urbanist William Whyte?
(a) Aurora.
(b) Park Forest.
(c) Round Lake Beach.
(d) Wonder Lake.

5. By what year did some estimate that 35 million Americans played bridge?
(a) 1943.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1958.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1999, what percent of Americans owned their own home?

2. In the 1990s, how many Americans moved?

3. How many more long distance calls to family and friends would women make than men?

4. In the 1940s, how likely was it that a deck of playing cards would be found in American homes?

5. From what language do the terms "macher" and "schmoozer" come from?

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