Sum of Us Facts
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100

Who is the author of "Sum of Us"?

Heather McGhee

100

What is the landmark Supreme Court case that is mentioned in chapter 7?

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

100

Which parents in chapter 7 moved their kids to a more diverse environment?

Ali Takata and Tracy Wright-Mauer.

100

What is the current pope of the catholic church called?

Pope Francis.

200

What is Chapter 7 named?

Living Apart

200

What percentage of zip codes with highly rated elementary schools can people with average wages not afford to live in?

65%.

200

Which interstate divides the city of Austin between the west and east?

I-35.

200

What is the lobster in SpongeBob called?

Larry.

300

Where did the author work before writing the book?

Demos.

300

Who has been affected as much by segregation as colored people in the modern day workforce?

White people.
300

What does the author focus on during chapter 7?

Segregation in communities and school systems.

300

Where does spongebob live?

In a pineapple under the sea, at Bikini Bottom.

400

When was the sum of us published?

February 9, 2021(2021)

400

Who does the author talk to at the end of Chapter 7 about their experience in a more diverse environment?

Fiona Mauer(The Mauers)

400

How much money did the segregation cost Chicago's workers?

4.4 billion

400

What is the smallest country ever to qualify to the world cup?

Iceland.

500

How many people did the author interview for the book?

54

500

What is the grassroots movement named in Chapter 7?

It is named Integrated Schools.

500

What is the city is shown on a map before chapter 7 with the desirability of the housing shown in each region of this city?

Chicago

500

What is the airport code of LaGuardia Airport in New York?

LGA.