Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Matt Taibbi
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. The protagonist of The Fountainhead is in what profession?
(a) Architect.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Banker.
(d) Doctor.

2. Alan Greenspan served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States during what years?
(a) 1985-2004.
(b) 1990-1999.
(c) 1987-2006.
(d) 1980-2000.

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

4. According to the author, in his years of power, Alan Greenspan was able to turn the Federal Reserve into what?
(a) An establishment for the poor.
(b) A bail-out mechanism for the ultra-rich.
(c) A place of integrity and fairness.
(d) A Socialist mechanism.

5. For what political party was Sarah Palin the nominee for Vice President of the United States?
(a) Tea Party.
(b) Republican.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Green Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Atlas Shrugged published?

2. When was The Fountainhead published?

3. What refers to an entity that provides services for stock brokers and traders to trade stocks, bonds, and other securities?

4. According to the author, the top one percent of Americans own almost what percent of the wealth?

5. What refers to the part of the economy which is run by private individuals or groups, usually as a means of enterprise for profit, and is not controlled by the state?

(see the answer key)

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