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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 20, Health and Happiness.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 1998, how many American adults had college degrees?
(a) 24 percent.
(b) 48 percent.
(c) 37 percent.
(d) 18 percent.

3. In 1999, what percent of Americans owned their own home?
(a) 71.
(b) 54.
(c) 82.
(d) 67.

4. Where were groups of working-class housewives most likely to play cards frequently?
(a) Rockies.
(b) East coast.
(c) Great Plains.
(d) West coast.

5. At one time, whom did they want to rename the LAX airport after?
(a) Bing Crosby.
(b) James Cagney.
(c) Jimmy Stewart.
(d) Clint Eastwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had studies been conducted that showed that small schools tended to outperform large schools?

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

3. Who wrote a book profiling the heroic World War II generation that got mixed reviews from critics, but was a runaway best-seller?

4. During what decades did giving in America increase to nearly 50 percent?

5. In Chapter 5, what percent of corporate executives said that they encourage their employees to become involved in community service?

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