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1. What does "truck or curb" mean in the context of the book?

This refers to how evicted tenants' belongings are dealt with by the moving company. They can choose "truck" which means their belongings will be held in bonded storage requiring fees for access, or "curb," meaning their belongings will be deposited on the curb.

2. When and where are the stories from this book based?

The stories that are related in Evicted come from May 2008 to December 2009. The individuals followed in the narratives lived in the North Side and South Side of urban Milwaukee.

3. Who is Sherrena? Why is she important in the book?

Sherrena is a landlord who owns several rental units in the North Side of Milwaukee. She and her husband Quentin are the focus of the author's assessment of the disparity between the lives of the rich (landlords) and the poor (tenants).

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