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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. On what date did Trump tweet: "We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency" (19)?
2. Over what issue did Donald Trump have conflicts after the death of John McCain?
3. Who wrote: "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public" (14)?
4. What term does the author use to refer to those in the Trump administration who, like him, have worked to maintain security and focus despite Trump's erratic actions?
5. According to an investigation by USA Today, Trump was involved in over how many lawsuits over the span of three decades?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Trump's character demonstrate wisdom or lack thereof, according to the author's assessment in Chapter 2?
2. What do the "cardinal virtues" refer to?
3. In Chapter 1, the author describes the president's orders broken down into thirds. What comprise these three types of orders?
4. How does Trump use fear as a tactic within his administration?
5. Why does the author turn to Cicero in Chapter 2?
6. What are some of the most extreme ideas Trump came up with for dealing with the issue of immigration according to the author in Chapter 1?
7. Describe the president's misunderstanding of tariffs, as examined in Chapter 3.
8. Who headed Trump's transition team surrounding his inauguration? What difficulties were faced?
9. What event is described that led the author to the writing of this book, as described in the Introduction?
10. Who does the author claim are the "real" chiefs of staff in the Trump administration?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the process of transition for any presidential administration in comparison with the Trump administration. How does the outgoing White House help to prepare a new administration for taking office? What preparations are made by the incoming administration? How did Trump's transition differ from others?
Essay Topic 2
Define and discuss the qualities of character and ethics. What are the "cardinal virtues"? How did Cicero outline the moral qualities needed in great leaders? How do these qualities apply to Donald Trump?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the topics of bigotry, racism, and misogyny as they apply to Donald Trump, his administration, and his base. What are examples of comments, actions, and behavior that display bigotry by Trump? How have critics responded to this behavior? How has Trump's behavior influenced the masses?
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