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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. In what does Obama note Merkel holds a PhD?
(a) German language and literature.
(b) Economic theory.
(c) Quantum chemistry.
(d) Electronic engineering.

2. With which of the following does Obama meet while in India in his second year in office?
(a) Khan Noonien Singh.
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru.
(c) Mahatma Gandhi.
(d) Manmohan Singh.

3. How many people does Obama report Nidal Hasan kills?
(a) 14.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

4. Which of the following breeds was Bo?
(a) American husky.
(b) Italian mastiff.
(c) English bulldog.
(d) Portuguese water dog.

5. At which of the following does Mubarak welcome Obama during his first noted visit as President?
(a) Montaza Palace.
(b) Qubba Palace.
(c) Abdeen Palace.
(d) Ras el Tin Palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far underwater is the Deepwater Horizon well drilled?

2. Which of the following does Obama note performing in Michelle’s American music series?

3. The comment, “On the biggest of stages, on an issue that mattered and with the clock ticking, I’d pulled a rabbit out of a hat” (515) offers an example of which of the following?

4. The comment, “Others flashed a single-fingered salute” (403) offers an example of which of the following?

5. Which of the following does Obama appoint Education Secretary?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does the term “dignified transfer” refer in the memoir?

2. What does Obama cite as his impetus to finally quit smoking?

3. What does Obama note are historical reasons midterm elections go poorly for the party in power?

4. How does Obama explain the increasing number of regulatory agencies and delegation of authority to them by Congress?

5. What effects does Obama note the stresses of his second year in office have on his senior staffers?

6. What “hard truths” does Obama note hoping to address in the “Muslim speech” (358-59)?

7. What parts of the UN Charter does Obama note matched his mother’s viewpoint?

8. What does Obama note as providing the objectivity judicial review one needs to have to be reliable?

9. What recurring dream does Obama note having during his second year in office?

10. When presented with notes about gender discrimination within his White House, what steps does Obama take to address the matter?

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