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

2. In what year did Alan Greenspan tell Congress that the risk involved in derivatives was "negligible"?
(a) 1994.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1987.
(d) 1982.

3. What refers to the part of the capital markets that deals with the issuance of new securities?
(a) Primary market.
(b) Secondary market.
(c) Speculative market.
(d) Derivatives market.

4. According to the author, what philosophy translates to "My facts are facts and your facts are not facts"?
(a) "Capitalism."
(b) "Consumerism."
(c) "Republican realism."
(d) "Objective reality."

5. Of what political party was Ronald Reagan a member?
(a) Democrat.
(b) Green Party.
(c) Republican.
(d) Tea Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Ayn Rand born?

2. When did Alan Greenspan earn his doctorate in economics?

3. Of what descent was Alan Greenspan's father?

4. Richard Nixon was President of the United States during what years?

5. When was Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History published?

(see the answer key)

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