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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Patrice and Doreen finally move, according to the author in his Epilogue?
(a) Brownsville, Tennessee.
(b) Memphis, Tennessee.
(c) Jackson, Mississippi.
(d) Little Rock, Arkansas.

2. How old was Crystal Mayberry when she moved to Thirteenth Street?
(a) 16.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 23.

3. How much money did Arleen earn monthly in food stamps in late 2008?
(a) $298.
(b) $198.
(c) $112.
(d) $96.

4. How much is the likelihood of being laid off for workers who have experienced an eviction versus those who have not?
(a) 15% higher.
(b) 25% higher.
(c) 5% higher.
(d) 10% higher.

5. For how much money did Tobin buy College Mobile Home Park?
(a) $2.1 million.
(b) $4.1 million.
(c) $1.5 million.
(d) $3.2 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the public library that C.J., Ruby, and Mikey frequented?

2. Where did Scott attain an apartment through the shelter after about a year?

3. The author notes in Chapter 15, "In 2008 and 2009, the Milwaukee PD issued a nuisance property citation to residential property owners" how frequently (191)?

4. What food did Larraine say she hated but was raised on in Chapter 18?

5. What was the bill for gas when the gas company came to shut it off at Larraine and Beaker's home in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author define the meaning of "home" in his Epilogue?

2. How is Beaker described when the author introduces him in Chapter 13?

3. How common were arrangements like Arleen's and Crystal's?

4. How did Scott finally get clean?

5. What are examples in the book of how the author juxtaposes the lifestyles of the landlords versus those of the tenants?

6. What did Larraine do after she got her food stamps reinstated in Chapter 18?

7. What led to the fire in Kamala's apartment? What were the immediate impacts of the fire?

8. What did Arleen lie about when Carol screened her for the apartment? Why?

9. When did Tobin buy College Mobile Home Park? How much did he pay? How much did he earn from the park in 2008?

10. What is a nuisiance ordinance?

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