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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French President did Trump mock on Twitter for his low approval ratings and high unemployment?

2. Who is cited with the following quote that opens Chapter 5? "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty" (151).

3. Of what former Attorney General did Trump exclaim "Man, he is one of the stupidest creatures on this earth God ever Created!" (118)?

4. From what book of the Bible is the following quote from Chapter 6 attributed? "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (198).

5. Who replaced Mike Flynn as National Security Advisor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Trump's performance at the 2018 G7 summit.

2. What is the duty of the national security advisor, according to the author in Chapter 5?

3. What is the Mueller Report?

4. What is referred to as the "New Mason-Dixon Line" in Chapter 6?

5. What threats are presented through Donald Trump's affinity for autocrats, according to the author?

6. What does the Ukraine scandal demonstrate, according to the author in Chapter 5?

7. The author presents a number of books written recently about the Deep State. What points are made in these books?

8. What is NATO?

9. What was notable about Trump tweeting a photo of a failed Iranian missile launch in the summer of 2019?

10. Who was Cleon and how is he compared with Trump?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Trump's relationships with and behavior toward United States' allies since his inauguration. How has Trump regarded the G7 committee and other international organizations? How do our allies perceive the U.S. under the Trump administration? What are the dangers of Trump's behavior toward our allies?

Essay Topic 2

What is meant by the "Steady State" and the "Deep State"? How does the author define each of these terms? How are these terms applied by President Donald Trump? What are the differences between the Steady State and the Deep State?

Essay Topic 3

Define and discuss the qualities of character and ethics. What are the "cardinal virtues"? How did Cicero outline the moral qualities needed in great leaders? How do these qualities apply to Donald Trump?

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