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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: The War on Math (and the Future).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the authors, the best education is one that focuses on the three "C's." What is the second "C" discussed in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?
(a) Successful collaboration.
(b) Athletic champions.
(c) Critical thinking.
(d) Effective communication.

2. When was Martin Dempsey born?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1972.

3. When was the "Long Telegram" produced?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1917.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1946

4. Who wrote a cable that became known as the "Long Telegram"?
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) Ed Rendell.
(c) Michael Mandelbaum.
(d) George Kennan.

5. According to the authors, there are three mindsets when thinking about being a creative creator or a creative server. What is the third?
(a) Think like a teacher.
(b) Think like an immigrant.
(c) Think like a waitress.
(d) Think like an artisan.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the authors, there are three mindsets when thinking about being a creative creator or a creative server. What is the first?

2. What was the large-scale American program to aid Europe where the United States gave monetary support to help rebuild European economies after the end of World War II in order to combat the spread of Soviet communism?

3. What word means to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area?

4. What refers to the process of thinking that questions assumptions?

5. According to the authors, there are three mindsets when thinking about being a creative creator or a creative server. What is the second?

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