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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter 4, Religious Participation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1985, of the 205 national citizens groups in existence, how many had chapters to which individual members belonged and paid dues?
(a) Less than 1/2.
(b) Less than 3/4.
(c) Less than 1/4.
(d) Less than 1/3.

2. What was the one democracy that had a lower voter turnout than the United States?
(a) Britain.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Canada.

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

4. By what percent did religious adherence grow steadily from 1776 to 1980?
(a) 71.
(b) 48.
(c) 59.
(d) 62.

5. In 1997, what percent of college freshmen indicated no religious preference?
(a) 14.
(b) 37.
(c) 28.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When comparing voting records, how many years had it been since voter turnout was as bad as it was in 1996?

4. What publication ran an article about the challenge of free time and Americans in 1964?

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

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