| ITEM 11: |
Examiner says:
"Police have the
authority to detain a person for as long as a week while deciding whether or
not to bring charges against him
1. when they think it will produce a
confession
2. when dealing with severe crimes
3. under no
circumstances *
4. when dealing with a previous offender." |
|
|
|
|
Years
of Education |
|
National |
8 years |
less than |
High School |
Some |
College |
|
Average |
or less |
12 years |
Graduate |
College |
Graduate |
| Percent
Correct: |
66 |
47 |
56 |
69 |
77 |
80 |
|
| ITEM 12: |
Examiner says: |
"Upton
Sinclair's novel The Jungle exposed the unsanitary and unhealthful conditions
in the meat packing industry. The public reaction to this scandal led
to:
1. a meat boycott
2. censorship of his book
3. the
President's resignation
4. the first food and drug legislation." * |
|
|
Years of Education |
|
National |
8 years |
less than |
High School |
Some |
College |
|
Average |
or
less |
12 years |
Graduate |
College |
Graduate |
| Percent
Correct: |
75 |
55 |
71 |
76 |
85 |
91 |
|
| Source: "The Adult Performance Level Study: A report submitted to the
Office of Education Dissemination Review Panel." Undated but labelled in
handwriting "O.K. 3/25/75." |