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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Growth and Challenges for the Bank for the Poor, 1984-1990.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. UN studies conducted in more than forty developing countries found that the birth rate falls as _______________.
(a) Women are kept submissive.
(b) Governments limit family size.
(c) Men gain wealth.
(d) Women gain equality.

2. What is Yunus's favorite American television show to watch during his first summer in the U.S.?
(a) 60 Minutes.
(b) Hogan's Heroes.
(c) I Love Lucy.
(d) Gilligan's Island.

3. How many days of training do all support group members have to complete to be accepted into Yunus's program?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. How much are all support group members required to deposit into a group fund?
(a) Ten dollars from each loan.
(b) Ten percent of each loan.
(c) Five percent of each loan.
(d) Five dollars from each loan.

5. In what year does a new Finance Minister restructure the ownership agreement Grameen Bank had with the Bangladesh government?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1992.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1989.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yunus believes one of the biggest flaws of international aid agencies is being too what?

2. When members of the support groups are finally approved to have a loan, how much is the initial loan asked for in the 1980s?

3. When does Yunus receive news of the government proclamation that the Grameen bank was born?

4. What percentage of ownership does Grameen Bank have when their arrangement with the Bangladesh government is restructured?

5. Where is the family of Yunus's first wife from originally?

(see the answer key)

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