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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the authors, it is through what that ideas are spawned and the spark of innovation is discovered, as described in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?
(a) Work.
(b) Accidents.
(c) Play.
(d) Patience.

2. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the fourth?
(a) Involved parents.
(b) Taxpayers willing to support education.
(c) Business leaders committed to raising standards.
(d) Politicians who support education.

3. What is the trademark of a range of durable, high-performance, polyimide-based plastics manufactured by DuPont?
(a) Kevlar.
(b) Nylon.
(c) Vespel.
(d) Neoprene.

4. According to the authors, what is the first cause for the decline of America?
(a) Leaders have stopped recognizing what America needs to thrive in today's world.
(b) Some of the most important matters that are suffering from neglect are education, deficits and dept and climate change.
(c) We have stopped investing in our future.
(d) Our political system is paralyzed and ineffective.

5. The Cold War came to an end in what year?
(a) 1989.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1994.
(d) 1985.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word means to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area?

2. Three factors brought about the new, flat world of globalization, according to the authors in Chapter 4: "Up in the Air." Which factor was discussed first?

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

4. According to the authors, there are three mindsets when thinking about being a creative creator or a creative server. What is the first?

5. What does NATO stand for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three factors brought about by the new flat world of globalization?

2. What do the authors assert regarding outsourcing?

3. How long did it take Tianjin to build the conference building?

4. What criticisms do the authors assert for the Tea Party movement in Chapter 3: "Ignoring Our History"?

5. What three mindsets do the authors describe for being a creative thinker?

6. When did the Cold War end? What impact did this have?

7. What are the six crucial elements to improving America's educational system?

8. What examples are given for America's decline in ambition?

9. What are the four major challenges which face the U.S. as described in Chapter 2: "Ignoring Our Problems"?

10. In Chapter 2, how do the authors describe the "Long Telegram"?

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