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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. Who wrote "The Death and Life of Great American Cities"?
(a) Jane Jacobs.
(b) Caroline Phillips.
(c) Rebecca Davis.
(d) Mary Whitcomb.

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

3. In the late twentieth century, how many more times would an American send a greeting card to a friend than a letter to the editor?
(a) 57.
(b) 43.
(c) 28.
(d) 35.

4. At the end of the twentieth century, how many Americans said that they definitely ate their evening meal as a family?
(a) 23 percent.
(b) 46 percent.
(c) 34 percent.
(d) 17 percent.

5. By 1999, what was the average age of those who were members of the American Contract Bridge League?
(a) 58.
(b) 64.
(c) 71.
(d) 83.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of people who expected to move in five years, what percent were less likely to attend church, club meetings, volunteer or work on community projects?

2. According to a study by Sampson and Groves, which country found that organizational participation and social ties made a difference in reducing crime levels?

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

4. In the 1950s, how many Americans changed residence each year?

5. Between 1986-86 and 1998-99, how much of a decline was there in the number of average Americans who made new friends?

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