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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. What does NATO stand for?
(a) North Argentinian Treaty Organization.
(b) North African Trade Organization.
(c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
(d) North American Trade Organization.

2. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship first became popular with kids in high crime areas in New York because in addition to teaching them math and reading, it focused on how they could do what?
(a) Make money.
(b) Move away.
(c) Play sports.
(d) Become astronauts.

3. What position has Martin Dempsey held since October, 2011?
(a) Vice President.
(b) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(c) Speaker of the House.
(d) Head of Pentagon Security.

4. The CEO of DuPont looks for employees who have ___________, according to Chapter 5.
(a) Presence.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Loyalty.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Cold War came to an end in what year?

2. When did Ronald Reagan's presidency end?

3. Who insisted that the free market would establish the correct value of the world's currencies, according to the authors in Chapter 9: "The War on Math (and the Future)"?

4. According to the authors, Ronald Reagan was against deficits and raised taxes how many times during his eight years in office?

5. Google was founded by Larry Page and what other individual?

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