Lynching and the Unwritten Law Quiz
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What is the main issue being discussed in the given text?

  • The brutality and barbarism of the Spanish Inquisition
  • The innocence of individuals until proven guilty under the law
  • The isolation of white families in densely populated negro districts
  • The prevalence of lynching and mob violence in the late 19th century (correct)

    • What is the tone of the text?

  • Sarcastic and mocking
  • Angry and critical (correct)
  • Fearful and apprehensive
  • Neutral and objective

    • How does the text describe the response of the world to the theory presented?

  • The theory was considered irrelevant and inconsequential
  • The theory was met with skepticism and doubt
  • The theory was accepted without any opposition (correct)
  • The theory was rejected due to its controversial nature

    • In what way are leading citizens and journals implicated in the act of lynching according to the text?

    <p>They actively participate in the lynching mobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text describe as a notable difference between 19th century lynch mobs and modern lynch mobs?

    <p>Modern lynch mobs are more publicized and involve greater participation from citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the 'system' described in the passage?

    <p>It is a necessary evil that must be tolerated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what contributes to the tenements being 'hot-beds of epidemics'?

    <p>The touch of family life with deadly moral contagion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as the 'worst crime' of the tenements in the passage?

    <p>Touching the family life with deadly moral contagion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage imply about the response to the 'system' it describes?

    <p>The community has a claim upon utmost patience and charity for the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about the sufferings and sins of the 'other half'?

    <p>They are a result of a just punishment upon the community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main outcome of the 'system' described in the passage?

    <p>The generation of pauperism and crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, why do the tenements maintain a standing army of tramps?

    <p>To prey upon charities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'worst crime' inseparable from the system, as mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Nurturing family life with moral contagion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what contributes to the tenements being hot-beds of epidemics?

    <p>The influences that make for evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is left for society to do in response to the 'system' described in the passage?

    <p>Accept and make the best of a bad bargain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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