Evicted by Matthew Desmond

1. Who is the author of 'Evicted'?

A) Ta-Nehisi Coates
B) Michelle Alexander
C) Matthew Desmond
D) Nicholas Kristof

2. In which city is 'Evicted' primarily set?

A) Milwaukee
B) Chicago
C) New York
D) Los Angeles

3. What is a major theme in 'Evicted'?

A) The cycle of poverty
B) Education reform
C) Employment opportunities
D) Healthcare access

4. How does 'Evicted' illustrate the relationship between poverty and housing?

A) Housing is a solution to poverty
B) Housing instability exacerbates poverty
C) Poverty leads to more homeownership
D) They are completely unrelated

5. What profession does Matthew Desmond hold?

A) Politician
B) Architect
C) Sociologist
D) Economist

6. What year was 'Evicted' published?

A) 2014
B) 2016
C) 2018
D) 2020

7. What is a significant consequence of eviction mentioned in the book?

A) Instability in housing
B) Improved financial health
C) Increased community ties
D) Enhanced job security

8. What role do landlords play in 'Evicted'?

A) They have significant power over tenants
B) They are mainly supportive
C) They are rarely mentioned
D) They are portrayed as victims

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