Poverty, by America - Prologue & Chapter 1 Quiz

What did the author notice about economic disparity when he went to college at Arizona State University?

Question Answer Choices The high cost of tuition and fees. The difference in academic performance between rich and poor students. The presence of wealthy students opened his eyes to the scale of economic disparity in America. The lack of financial aid for poor students.

What did the author notice about prisoners' health during incarceration?

Question Answer Choices Their mental health deteriorates significantly. They develop chronic illnesses due to poor nutrition. Their health worsens due to lack of medical care. Their health often improves because the conditions outside jail were worse.

What did behavioral scientists Senhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir assert about the effects of poverty?

Question Answer Choices Poverty leads to higher levels of anxiety and depression. Poverty leads to a decrease in social skills. Poverty leads to a reduction in cognitive ability more impactful than a night of lost sleep. Poverty leads to increased physical health issues.

What is a common consequence of housing instability mentioned in the text?

Question Answer Choices Health issues Job loss Increased crime Eviction

What event in the author's childhood made him question America's response to poverty?

Question Answer Choices His family had to live in a homeless shelter due to financial difficulties. His family struggled to afford food and relied on food banks. His family’s house was repossessed when his father lost his job. His family lost their car and had no transportation.

What is the Official Poverty Measure for a family of four as of 2022?

Question Answer Choices $30,000 $20,000 $27,750 $25,000

What does Desmond believe is necessary to eliminate poverty in America?

Question Answer Choices Corporations must donate a portion of their profits. Charities must provide more food and housing. Readers must take action and become 'poverty abolitionists.' The government must increase welfare payments.

What term refers to single people living on an income of $6,380 a year and families of four living on $13,100 a year?

Question Answer Choices Absolute poverty Deep poverty Severe poverty Extreme poverty

Who devised the measure of poverty used by the United States government?

Question Answer Choices Jane Addams Michael Harrington Mollie Orshansky Jacob Riis

What percentage of her income did Crystal Mayberry spend on renting a run-down apartment?

Question Answer Choices 50% 60% 73% 80%