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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Biggest Asshole in the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Atlas Shrugged, a group of men break off on their own and form __________.
(a) A Socialist society.
(b) A dystopian society.
(c) A free-market society.
(d) A Communist society.

2. When did Lehman Brothers declare bankruptcy?
(a) October, 2008.
(b) September, 2008.
(c) September 2009.
(d) November, 2007.

3. During what years was Ronald Reagan President of the United States?
(a) 1982-1990.
(b) 1971-1978.
(c) 1979-1985.
(d) 1981-1989.

4. Of what descent was Alan Greenspan's father?
(a) Russian-Jewish.
(b) Hungarian-Jewish.
(c) Romanian-Jewish.
(d) Middle Eastern.

5. What refers to the idea of a society in a repressive and controlled state, often under the guise of being Utopian?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Dystopia.

Short Answer Questions

1. From 1948 to 1953, Alan Greenspan worked as an economic analyst at what business and industry oriented think-tank in New York City?

2. The Tea Party got its name from what CNBC economic analyst?

3. What refers to a financial market where participants can issue new debt, known as the Primary market, or buy and sell debt securities, known as the Secondary market, usually in the form of bonds?

4. According to the author, in his years of power, Alan Greenspan was able to turn the Federal Reserve into what?

5. When was Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History published?

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