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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Chapter 7, Altruism, Volunteering, and Philanthropy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1986, what percent of all organization members had served as an officer?
(a) 38.
(b) 46.
(c) 51.
(d) 26.

2. What nineteenth century Frenchman did Putnam say was frequently quoted by social scientists?
(a) Jean-Pierre Azema.
(b) Alexis de Tocqueville.
(c) Jean-Claude Faveyrial.
(d) Paul Allard.

3. On average, how many times did Americans who regularly attended both church and clubs volunteer?
(a) 23.
(b) 17.
(c) 9.
(d) 31.

4. When comparing voting records, how many years had it been since voter turnout was as bad as it was in 1996?
(a) 65.
(b) 15.
(c) 164.
(d) 98.

5. How much did the number of nonprofit organizations of national scope listed in "Encylopedia of Associations" change between 1968 and 1997?
(a) Doubled.
(b) Four time as many.
(c) Twice as many.
(d) Tripled.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the 1990s, what percent of Americans identified themselves as having "no religion"?

2. By how much did Greenpeace's membership drop when they stopped using direct-mail solicitation?

3. How many of AARP's members belonged to local chapters?

4. For how long did the Jim Crow laws depress voting rates?

5. In 1966, what percent of Americans rejected the view that "the people running the country don't really care what happens to you"?

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