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In the 1990s, studies conducted at Wellesley and by the American Association of University Women argued that _____ were being shortchanged by schools.
 
  In the 21st century, other researchers say that _____ are the ones who are not being well-served by schools.
   a. Latinos; Blacks
  b. Blacks; Latinos
  c. girls; boys
  d. boys; girls

Question 2

According to the chapter, school is analogous to a conveyer belt with people of all social classes getting on at the same time. They leave the conveyer belt
 
  a. by social classthe lower the class, the longer the ride.
  b. by social classthe lower the class, the shorter the ride.
  c. with all the necessary skills and abilities that prepare them to be citizens of a democracy.
  d. with all the necessary skills and abilities that prepare them for college.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. girls; boys

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. by social classthe lower the class, the shorter the ride.



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