Introduction to Sociology (17th edition)
Chapter 12 Quiz and Answers.
What share of all wealth is owned by the richest 20 percent of all U.S. families?
-89 percent
-49 percent
-29 percent
-99 percent - Answer 89 percent
In the U.S. class system, which of the following is typically the most important factor that affects
social position?
-being male or female
-living in the city or the country
-being born into a particular family
-having some special talent - Answer being born into a particular family
Between 2001 and 2016, what change took place in the share of people who said that they
believe their family can achieve the American dream?
-The share declined considerably.
-The share increased considerably.
-The share declined slightly.
-The share stayed about the same. - Answer The share declined considerably.
Which of the following traits increases the risk of being poor?
-being a single mother
-being married
-having a job
-being white - Answer being a single mother
Defining boundaries between social categories in fluid class systems is much more difficult than
defining boundaries of categories within a rigid caste system. Why is this so?
Chapter 12 Quiz and Answers.
What share of all wealth is owned by the richest 20 percent of all U.S. families?
-89 percent
-49 percent
-29 percent
-99 percent - Answer 89 percent
In the U.S. class system, which of the following is typically the most important factor that affects
social position?
-being male or female
-living in the city or the country
-being born into a particular family
-having some special talent - Answer being born into a particular family
Between 2001 and 2016, what change took place in the share of people who said that they
believe their family can achieve the American dream?
-The share declined considerably.
-The share increased considerably.
-The share declined slightly.
-The share stayed about the same. - Answer The share declined considerably.
Which of the following traits increases the risk of being poor?
-being a single mother
-being married
-having a job
-being white - Answer being a single mother
Defining boundaries between social categories in fluid class systems is much more difficult than
defining boundaries of categories within a rigid caste system. Why is this so?
