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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Biggest Asshole in the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what magazine was Matt Taibbi working as a reporter when he describes having listened to the acceptance speech of Sarah Palin in Chapter 1?
(a) Wall Street Journal.
(b) Rolling Stone.
(c) The New Yorker.
(d) Men's Journal.

2. Richard Nixon was President of the United States during what years?
(a) 1964-1971.
(b) 1991-1998.
(c) 1971-1982.
(d) 1969-1974.

3. When was Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History published?
(a) October, 2009.
(b) September, 2011.
(c) December, 2009.
(d) September, 2008.

4. What was the name of Ayn Rand's circle of intellectuals which was dedicated to relentless self-interest?
(a) "The Circle."
(b) "The Caravan."
(c) "The Vicious Circle."
(d) "The Collective."

5. Alongside what Presidential nominee did Sarah Palin run as Vice President of the United States?
(a) Hillary Clinton.
(b) George W. Bush.
(c) Barack Obama.
(d) John McCain.

Short Answer Questions

1. The protagonist of The Fountainhead is in what profession?

2. Where did Matt Taibbi hear Sarah Palin's acceptance speech in Chapter 1?

3. Who was Vice President to Richard Nixon?

4. What refers to an entity that provides services for stock brokers and traders to trade stocks, bonds, and other securities?

5. What refers to a form of government in which engineers, scientists, health professionals, and other technical experts are in control of decision making in their respective fields?

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