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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. Alan Greenspan was born in what area of New York City?
(a) The Upper East Side.
(b) Astoria, Queens.
(c) Washington Heights.
(d) Greenwich Village.

2. Where did Alan Greenspan study clarinet from 1943 to 1944?
(a) New York University.
(b) The Juilliard School.
(c) Boston College.
(d) Harvard University.

3. The Tea Party got its name from what CNBC economic analyst?
(a) Rick Santelli.
(b) Anderson Cooper.
(c) John Anderson.
(d) Ted Coppell.

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

5. According to the author, the Tea Party believes that the economy is self-correcting as long as commerce and _______ are separated.
(a) Derivatives.
(b) Government.
(c) Business.
(d) Socialism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the protagonist of Atlas Shrugged?

2. What NBC correspondent did Alan Greenspan marry?

3. The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. was based in what US city?

4. When was Ronald Reagan born?

5. What refers to a market for securities (debt or equity), where business enterprises and governments can raise long-term funds?

(see the answer key)

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