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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 168 - 228).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Smarsh say society told Americans about people in bad financial situations in the late twentieth century?
(a) They needed more social assistance.
(b) They needed to attend college.
(c) They needed financial counseling.
(d) They must be bad people.

2. What did Jeannie do for a living during much of Smarsh's life?
(a) Worked as a real estate agent.
(b) Worked as a waitress.
(c) Worked as a paralegal.
(d) Worked as a court reporter.

3. What Latin phrase is on the Kansas state flag?
(a) Carpe diem - Seize the day.
(b) Veni vidi vici - I came, I saw, I conquered.
(c) Ad astra per aspera - to the stars through difficulties.
(d) Dulce periculum - Danger is sweet.

4. What kind of contest does Smarsh win in Chapter 4?
(a) A dance competition.
(b) A math competition.
(c) A public speaking contest.
(d) A debate competition.

5. Where did Jeannie start her third kindergarten?
(a) Wichita.
(b) Lawrence.
(c) Colorado Springs.
(d) Omaha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Smarsh once read that what you do not transmute, you do which of the following with?

2. How much money did Boeing once cut a check to Betty's grandmother for?

3. What does Smarsh note that President Bill Clinton was known for in Chapter 4?

4. What was one main reason Betty had applied to work at the courthouse?

5. Which judge did Betty have a particularly friendly relationship with?

(see the answer key)

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