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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bill, what happens to uncontrolled brutality?

2. What word does Bill use to describe the American justice system?

3. Although people should think for themselves, how does Bill think they should ask for advice?

4. When did Bill's grandfather work as a beat cop?

5. How does Bill describe Pope John Paul II's objections to the Iraq War?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Chicago a good example of an overlooked inner city?

2. What was the difference in the way the police handled crime when Bill's grandfather patrolled the streets of New York?

3. What are the dangers associated with becoming an internationalist country?

4. How does Bill describe Peter Jennings?

5. What is Bill's prediction for the future of the legal system?

6. What is the "law club" that Bill references in Chapter 7?

7. What was an example of a mistake Bill made while at CBS?

8. What is one of the inspiring messages that contribute to the main theme of the conclusion to Who's Looking Out for You?

9. What are some of the suggestions in Chapter 10 that Bill gives people to help them live happier lives?

10. What is Bill's advice to minorities?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the book as a reference, analyze the differences in the views and lifestyles of adults in previous generations and current times. Describe Bill's assessment of the role the media plays in encouraging the selfishness and debt that is prevalent in society along with the steps that might lead to solutions.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Bill's views on religion, church, and the positive effects that religion has on health, morality, and society. Include an analysis of the statistics and examples Bill provides in Chapter 5. Explain Bill's objections to the scandals in the Catholic Church and how they were handled. Use Bill's childhood recollections to examine the effect his Catholic School education had on his life, and the way it helped him avoid making impulsive decisions with serious unintended consequences.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the primary responsibility of a parent and the various guidelines for parents that Bill outlines in Chapter 1. Include examples of how each guideline is achieved.

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