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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Peter Sandman, what is the defining attribute of irrational fears that we have?
(a) They have happened ot someone we know.
(b) They are covered regularly on TV.
(c) They are out of our control.
(d) They all involve death.

2. What is the central action of economics?
(a) Prediction.
(b) Theory.
(c) Measurement.
(d) Assessment.

3. What action led to a reduction in blood donors in the 1970s?
(a) A new type of needle.
(b) An STD test.
(c) Donors' names listed in the local paper.
(d) Monetary compensation.

4. What percentage of his revenue does JT pay to the Board of Directors?
(a) 10%.
(b) 5%.
(c) 20%.
(d) 30%.

5. What did DuPont introduce in 1939 to make stockings more affordable?
(a) Nylon.
(b) Run-proofing.
(c) Scotch guard.
(d) Elastic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Oscar Danilo Blandon claim that he sold such extensive quantities of crack cocaine in the late 1970s?

2. By how much did the homicide rate among young black males increase over the first five years of the crack boom?

3. What is the name of the first Internet web site to allow consumers to compare life insurance rates?

4. From what city is Norma McCorvey?

5. With what band did Sudhir Venkatesh tour as part of his sociological research?

(see the answer key)

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