Answers to questions 6-10: 6.a; 7.c; 8.a; 9.b; 10.c

1. 11. Which of the following items may be purchased with food stamps? (You may choose more than one answer.)

• a. Diapers
• b. Comet cleanser
• c. Toothpaste
• d. Cigarettes
• e. Fried chicken from the deli

2. 12.What is the average monthly payment which a typical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) individual receives in South Carolina?

• a. $733
• b. $814
• c. $942

3. 13.Where does South Carolina rank in the nation for food insecurity? (1 is bad, 50 is good.)

• a. 15^th
• b. 21^th
• c. 26^th

NOTE: Food insecurity means:  “Consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year.”

4. 14. What is the total direct and indirect cost in 2006 in North Carolina of substandard housing?

• a. $11.8 million
• b. $47.3 million
• c. $82.4 million

5. 15. What was the percentage of children in South Carolina under 18 who were living in extreme poverty in 2010?

• a. 11.5%
• b. 13 %
• c. 17.9%

NOTE: Extreme poverty is defined as 50% or less of the poverty line.