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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the three types of incentives?
(a) Moral.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Economic.
(d) Social.

2. According to the authors, what euphemism means that a house is largely dilapidated?
(a) Spare.
(b) Fixer upper.
(c) Well-maintained.
(d) Rustic.

3. What do the authors argue is the primary incentive for not soliciting a prostitute?
(a) The fear of losing one's family.
(b) The fear of public ridicule.
(c) The fear of going to jail.
(d) The fear of paying a large fine.

4. When do 7-7 sumo wrestlers begin losing matches most often?
(a) When they near the age of retirement.
(b) When they are wrestling friends or mentors.
(c) When a league official is present.
(d) When allegations of cheating are made.

5. Which of the following is not a public figure that the author mentions as a wealthy man purchasing public office?
(a) Arnold Schwarzenegger.
(b) Jon Corzine.
(c) Mike Bloomberg.
(d) Ross Perot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which President spoke to the House of Representatives early about the dangers of the Ku Klux Klan?

2. In 1987, why did many people stop claiming fake children on their tax returns?

3. Which two groups are the most discriminated against on Weakest Link?

4. What event in California has allowed two Enron traders to jack up energy prices int he dialogue of this chapter?

5. In what year did the Chicago Public School system begin widespread standardized testing?

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