Evicted by Matthew Desmond
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Evicted'?
A) Matthew Desmond
B) Ta-Nehisi Coates
C) Nicholas Kristof
D) Michelle Alexander
  • 2. In which city is 'Evicted' primarily set?
A) Chicago
B) Los Angeles
C) New York
D) Milwaukee
  • 3. What is a major theme in 'Evicted'?
A) The cycle of poverty
B) Healthcare access
C) Education reform
D) Employment opportunities
  • 4. What role do landlords play in 'Evicted'?
A) They are mainly supportive
B) They are rarely mentioned
C) They have significant power over tenants
D) They are portrayed as victims
  • 5. What profession does Matthew Desmond hold?
A) Politician
B) Sociologist
C) Architect
D) Economist
  • 6. What is a significant consequence of eviction mentioned in the book?
A) Instability in housing
B) Enhanced job security
C) Improved financial health
D) Increased community ties
  • 7. How does 'Evicted' illustrate the relationship between poverty and housing?
A) Housing is a solution to poverty
B) They are completely unrelated
C) Housing instability exacerbates poverty
D) Poverty leads to more homeownership
  • 8. What year was 'Evicted' published?
A) 2014
B) 2020
C) 2018
D) 2016
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