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

2. Between 1970 and 1998, by how much did the number of full-service restaurants per one hundred thousand population fall?
(a) 1/4.
(b) 1/8.
(c) 1/6.
(d) 1/5.

3. By how much did Greenpeace's membership drop when they stopped using direct-mail solicitation?
(a) 85 percent.
(b) 80 percent.
(c) 70 percent.
(d) 75 percent.

4. In 1966, what percent of Americans rejected the view that "the people running the country don't really care what happens to you"?
(a) 56.
(b) 73.
(c) 82.
(d) 66.

5. How much more common is philanthropy and volunteering in American than in other countries?
(a) 1/2.
(b) Twice as common.
(c) 1/4.
(d) Three times as common.

Short Answer Questions

1. On average, how many times did Americans who regularly attended both church and clubs volunteer?

2. In the late twentieth century, how many more times would an American send a greeting card to a friend than a letter to the editor?

3. How many organizations did Putnam find listed in the "World Alamanc"?

4. How much was spent on Presidential election campaigns in 1965?

5. In 1995 how many Americans volunteered?

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