Poverty, by America Overview Quiz

How does Desmond describe the role of landlords in exploiting the poor?

Question Answer Choices Landlords make higher profits from poor tenants than they do from rich ones. Landlords provide better services to poor tenants than to rich ones. Landlords often lose money on poor tenants compared to rich ones. Landlords charge the same rent to both poor and rich tenants.

What does Desmond argue about the idea of welfare payments creating a culture of dependency among the poor?

Question Answer Choices Desmond argues that welfare payments should be increased to support the poor. Desmond argues that welfare payments are the main reason for persistent poverty. Desmond argues that it is part of 'the propaganda of capitalism' and has no basis in fact. Desmond argues that welfare payments are essential for reducing poverty.

Who is the author of 'Poverty, by America'?

Question Answer Choices Ta-Nehisi Coates Barbara Ehrenreich Matthew Desmond Paul Krugman

What does Desmond suggest Americans should do to help abolish poverty?

Question Answer Choices Support political candidates who promise to end poverty. Buy only from companies that do not exploit workers or evade taxes. Volunteer at local shelters and food banks. Donate all their savings to charity organizations.

According to Desmond, what period in American history had an equitable distribution of income?

Question Answer Choices The period from the 1950s to the 1970s. The period from the 1920s to the 1940s. The period from the 1980s to the 2000s. The period from the 1800s to the 1820s.

What does Desmond say about the distribution of government aid in America?

Question Answer Choices Government aid primarily benefits middle-class Americans. Government aid is distributed equally among all Americans. Poor Americans receive the majority of government aid. Affluent Americans benefit from government aid to a much greater extent than the poor.

What is the main purpose of Matthew Desmond's book 'Poverty, by America'?

Question Answer Choices To discuss the role of immigration in the economic development of America. To explore why extreme poverty exists and persists in the United States and to encourage readers to become 'poverty abolitionists.' To analyze the impact of technology on poverty levels in the United States. To examine the history of poverty in America from the 18th century to the present.

What does Desmond call the political tactic where the rich hoard resources and claim there are no resources left to tackle poverty?

Question Answer Choices Economic manipulation. Wealth concentration. Scarcity diversion. Resource hoarding.

What does Desmond estimate it would cost to bring everyone in America above the poverty line?

Question Answer Choices Approximately $50 billion. Approximately $1 trillion. Approximately $177 billion. Approximately $500 billion.