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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 the 1940s, how likely was it that a deck of playing cards would be found in American homes?
(a) 87 percent.
(b) 93 percent.
(c) 61 percent.
(d) 79 percent.

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

3. How many organizations did Putnam find listed in the "World Alamanc"?
(a) 937.
(b) 584.
(c) 1,839.
(d) 2,380.

4. 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?
(a) 35.
(b) 57.
(c) 28.
(d) 43.

5. When did party finances skyrocket?
(a) 1960s and 1970s.
(b) 1940s and 1950s.
(c) 1980s and 1990s.
(d) 1970s and 1980s.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what period of time had the character of Americans' involvement with politics and government been transformed?

2. Where in America has there been the most religious disengagement?

3. Who rode the "antiparty bandwagon" to national prominence in 1992?

4. Between 1976 and 1997, what was the drop in families with children between eight to seventeen who vacationed together?

5. How many members did the Environmental Defense Fund have in 1995?

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