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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: The Trillion-dollar Band-Aid - Health Care Refor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what state was Scott Brown elected Senator?
(a) Washington.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Illinois.

2. The fundamental belief of what philosophy is that self-interest is a normal human state and interventionism by the government is unnatural and evil?
(a) Objectivism.
(b) Subjectivism.
(c) Pluralism.
(d) Absurdism.

3. Kissinger served as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under which President?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) George W. Bush.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Franklin D. Roosevelt.

4. Nancy Pelosi has represented the 8th Congressional District of what state?
(a) California.
(b) Arizona.
(c) New York.
(d) Alaska.

5. With what Tea Party member did Matt Taibbi travel around Nevada in Chapter 1?
(a) Bill Parsons.
(b) Sarah Palin.
(c) Michele Bachmann.
(d) James Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, the author was astonished to learn that all the parking meters in what city were on the block for sale?

2. When was Alan Greenspan born?

3. 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?

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

5. What candidate did Scott Brown face in the 2010 special election?

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