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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Help Wanted.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to an altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons?
(a) Obscurity.
(b) Philanthropy.
(c) Charity.
(d) Disanthropy.

2. The world-class high-speed train in China traveled how many miles per hour?
(a) 72.
(b) 167.
(c) 88.
(d) 105.

3. In the context of United States constitutional interpretation, what is a principle of interpretation that tries to discover the original meaning or intent of the constitution?
(a) Atheism.
(b) Originalism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Nationalism.

4. What refers to a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests occurring in the Arab world that began on December 18, 2010?
(a) Arab Awakening.
(b) Arab Spring.
(c) Arab Vengence.
(d) Arab Freedom Movement.

5. What is a proprietary voice over Internet Protocol service and software application originally created by David Somekh and owned by Microsoft since 2011?
(a) Skype.
(b) Facebook.
(c) Twitter.
(d) Myspace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third pillar to prosperity?

2. Who is the co-author of the book along with Thomas L. Friedman?

3. The Tea Party movement has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since what year?

4. Where in China did Tom Friedman attend the World Economic Forum summer conference?

5. What is the second major challenge that America faces?

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