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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Sherrena's property that went up in flames in Chapter 16?

2. From whom did Jafaris steal earrings?

3. How many cats did Rufus's mother have when she died?

4. How much money did Arleen earn monthly in food stamps in late 2008?

5. How long did it take Tobin to pay off his mortgage on College Mobile Home Park?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what was Vanetta charged and what was her sentence?

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

3. What were Crystal's circumstances when she moved into the apartment on Thirteenth Street?

4. What were the impacts of the fire in Kamala's apartment on Sherrena and Quentin?

5. What is a nuisiance ordinance?

6. How did the issuance of nuisance property citations between whites and blacks differ in 2008-2009?

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. How does the author describe Crystal's mental health and intelligence in Chapter 17?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Trisha's story in Evicted. How old was Trisha when she moved above Arleen in Sherrena's property? What is her backstory? How did Trisha contribute to Arleen and Crystal's eviction?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Vanetta's story in Evicted. How did Vanetta meet Crystal? With what had Vanetta been charged and what was the sentence that she received? Where were Vanetta's children going to stay while she served time in prison?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Tobin Charney's situation with the licensing board. Why was Tobin's landlord license considered to be revoked? What were the requirements for Tobin to fulfill in order to keep his license? Did he fulfill these requirements?

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