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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paul Feldman's records, when are people least honest?
(a) During tax season.
(b) During holiday seasons.
(c) Early in the morning.
(d) During the winter.

2. What is Arne Duncan's first course of action after the CPS researchers release their report on cheating?
(a) He freezesall standardized testing in Chicago.
(b) He fires 12 teachers.
(c) He buries the report.
(d) He readministers tests.

3. How do teachers most often cheat on standardized tests?
(a) They never administer the test.
(b) They allow children to have books out.
(c) They read the answers to the children.
(d) They erase wrong answers.

4. In what year did the Chicago Public School system begin widespread standardized testing?
(a) 1996.
(b) 2002.
(c) 1986.
(d) 1975.

5. Which of the following is not a bit of specialty information Levitt says a real estate owner claims to have?
(a) Housing market.
(b) Architectural background.
(c) The house's true value.
(d) State of the buyer's mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a public figure that the author mentions as a wealthy man purchasing public office?

2. Which two philosophers does Levitt cite who subscribe to the belief that people are inherently good?

3. What Supreme Court case involved Norma McCorvey as plaintiff?

4. Which film boxer do the authors cite in their discussion of honesty in sports?

5. Within a single office, who cheats Paul Feldman most?

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