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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Cure for Inflation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Alexis de Tocqueville say was the outstanding characteristic of America?
(a) good opportunities
(b) equality
(c) liberty
(d) good incomes

2. New Deal temporary programs included all but:
(a) Civilian Conservations Corps
(b) WPA
(c) direct federal relief to the indigent
(d) medicine

3. The first head of the Federal Reserve System was:
(a) Alexander Hamilton
(b) Benjamin Strong
(c) J.P. organ
(d) Alan Greenspan

4. During a hyperinflation:
(a) wages increase faster than prices
(b) none of the above
(c) prices may double during a day
(d) prices fail quickly

5. One of the big complaints of parents is that they:
(a) have little control or choice regarding their children's education
(b) parents are asked to do too much with the school given their busy schedules
(c) the school day is too short
(d) spend too much time in parent-teacher conferences

Short Answer Questions

1. What program would allow greater choices for parents?

2. Which of the following is considered a form of government assistance to construction workers?

3. The purpose of the EPA is to:

4. Most of the funding for public education is provided by the:

5. A change in prices affects all but the following:

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