Quiz #8 November 10, 2025 This week’s quiz focuses on the relationship between poverty and violent crime. Question Title * 1. In the city of Philadelphia, approximately one third of the population lives in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty. What percent of the city’s violent crimes occur in those neighborhoods? One third One half Two thirds Three quarters Question Title * 2. True or False: The connection between poverty and violent crime is more true in urban areas than in suburban or rural areas. True False Question Title * 3. In Washington DC the 2024 population was 702,250. Right next door, Montgomery County, Maryland had a 2024 total population of 1,082,000. How did the homicide rates compare in that same year? DC had 187 homicides, Montgomery County had 19 DC had 41 homicides, Montgomery County had 25 DC had 87 homicides, Montgomery County had 49 Question Title * 4. Though there are fluctuations every year in crime rates around the country, what remains "stubborn and persistent” amid these fluctuations? Crime in wealthy neighborhoods Crime in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty White-collar crime Cybercrime Question Title * 5. What is the impact on crime rates in a community after a foreclosed home becomes vacant? Crime rates decrease by 20% Crime rates decrease by 45% Crime rates increase by 10% Crime rates increase by 19% Question Title * 6. Summer jobs for youth have been shown to reduce youth violent crime arrests by as much as: 10% 17% 21% 45% Question Title * 7. In 2020, counties with the highest poverty rates had firearm homicide rates of how many times higher than counties with the lowest poverty rates? 1.5 times 2 times 3 times 4.5 times Question Title * 8. What is meant by the phrase, “crash out time”? Falling asleep quickly in school Destructive behavior, arising from sudden anger, and often leading to physical violence Seeking out vehicle accidents for pleasure Question Title * 9. A 2024 study in Houston, Texas found that unemployment was a significant predictor of what type of crime? Property crime only Violent crime rates White-collar crime No significant relationship found Question Title * 10. True or False: Summer jobs impact the likelihood of violent crimes. True False Question Title * 11. How did you learn about SHP's weekly quizzes? Optional: (Providing your name and email is purely optional. If you do wish to share this information, it will be used solely to send you your quiz results and related updates. Your information will remain confidential and will not be shared or sold.) Question Title * 12. Name Question Title * 13. Email Thank you for completing this week's quiz! If you'd like to try our other quizzes, click here: The Shared Humanity Project Quizzes Done
