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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Jensen, on what belief is the entire culture based?
(a) People are blind.
(b) People are honest.
(c) The earth is inanimate.
(d) The earth is alive.

2. What is the main lesson Jensen says he learns in graduate school?
(a) The primacy of process.
(b) The goal of economics.
(c) Nothing.
(d) His love of jumping.

3. For what sports class did Jensen sign up in school?
(a) Handball.
(b) Football.
(c) High jumping.
(d) Track.

4. What does the Maori word "whenua" mean?
(a) Soil.
(b) Ownership.
(c) Earth.
(d) Planet.

5. In what subject did Jensen major in graduate school?
(a) Biology.
(b) Literature.
(c) Science.
(d) Economics.

6. What did Jensen's father say after he had beat someone?
(a) "I love you."
(b) "I hate you."
(c) "You deserved it."
(d) "I'm sorry."

7. What does Jensen's mom suggest to kill his aphid infestation?
(a) Strong pesticides.
(b) Pruned plants.
(c) Cold water wash.
(d) Natural insecticides.

8. Jensen wanted his dogs to stop _____________.
(a) Eating hens.
(b) Chasing kittens.
(c) Chasing the coyotes.
(d) Eating eggs.

9. Who gave the Cheyenne leader a United States flag?
(a) Jensen.
(b) Jeannette Armstrong.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.

10. What does Jensen do for a living?
(a) Writes.
(b) Teaches.
(c) Paints.
(d) Travels.

11. What causes Jensen's dog to die?
(a) Old age.
(b) Coyote.
(c) Poison.
(d) Stroke.

12. Why does Jensen not blow up the dams?
(a) He doesn't know how to.
(b) He has no dynamite.
(c) He can't get to the dam.
(d) He is too frightened.

13. What robotic varmint did scientists at Tokyo University create?
(a) Robo-Roach.
(b) Robo-Rabbit.
(c) Robo-Mouse.
(d) Robo-Rat.

14. What is killed when Jensen cleans his barn?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Bees.
(d) Mice.

15. In what does Jensen say his economic books should be written?
(a) Blood.
(b) Red ink.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Blue ink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Jensen's hero as a child?

2. According to Jensen, what was the reason for him and his classmates to endure their time in school?

3. What animal cares for the Sand Creek massacre survivors?

4. Under what religious beliefs was Jensen raised?

5. How many people speak out against violence in disciplining children on the radio talk show that Jensen listens to?

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