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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 8 - 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the student newspaper at Mountain View High School when the author was attending?
(a) The Daily Alert.
(b) The Chronicle.
(c) The Oracle.
(d) The Crystal.

2. What company first developed the silicon semiconductor devices that gave Silicon Valley its name?
(a) Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory.
(b) Qualcomm.
(c) Toshiba.
(d) Texas Instruments.

3. What book of Toni Morrison's did the author read in eighth grade as part of the book club that moved him greatly?
(a) The Bluest Eye.
(b) Beloved.
(c) Sula.
(d) Song of Solomon.

4. What was the name of the author's childhood dog?
(a) Pete.
(b) Ted.
(c) Rambo.
(d) Fufi.

5. How does the Philippines rank globally in population?
(a) It is the 9th most populous country.
(b) It is the 12th most populous country.
(c) It is the 16th most populous country.
(d) It is the 10th most populous country.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was the author when he first interviewed Mark Zuckerberg?

2. How many undocumented immigrants are estimated to be in the United States, according to the author in the Prologue?

3. When did Peter Perl begin working at the Washington Post?

4. In what state was the author located when he was pulled over for speeding in Part 2, Chapter 11?

5. From what airport did the author depart the Philippines when he first came to the U.S.?

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