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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Josh mean when he asked his father to note the color and names of those in the newspaper?
(a) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper were white.
(b) He was referring to the fact that most were black or Hispanic.
(c) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper were Hispanic.
(d) He was referring to the fact that all in the paper had odd names.

2. What does Garbarino claim is the point of change in the social decline of neighborhoods?
(a) The moment when teen pregnancy rises above 6 percent.
(b) The moment when parental monitoring falls below 6 percent.
(c) The moment when affluent leadership drops below 6 percent.
(d) The moment when gang membership rises above 6 percent.

3. Why does the author blame improved care of premature babies for part of the youth violence issue?
(a) These children have higher rates of abuse.
(b) These children have higher rates of neurological issues.
(c) These children have higher rates of drug addiction.
(d) These children have higher rates of disease.

4. What does Garbarino claim anger is a representation of?
(a) Distrust.
(b) Low self worth.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Fear.

5. What does Garbarino claim can lead us to humane treatment and rehabilitation?
(a) Better education.
(b) Learning about substance abuse.
(c) Learning about the life experiences of violent youth.
(d) Understanding the gang culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do these various options for early violent behavior often depend on?

2. What did Julio become in prison?

3. What trait do some mothers have or develop that can cause behavioral issues in their children, in terms of emotional attachment?

4. If a teen has been arrested, and has an already existing risk factor, the odds of the youth committing murder are ____________________.

5. Why do many adults avoid teenagers?

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