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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: Devaluation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Ronald Reagan's presidency begin?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1985.

2. During what years was John F. Kennedy President of the United States?
(a) 1962-1965.
(b) 1963-1964.
(c) 1961-1963.
(d) 1957-1960.

3. In a report entitled, "Rising Above the Gathering Storm," which was requested by Congress in 2005, statistics showed that funding of R&D as a percentage of GDP had declined by what percentage over forty years?
(a) 60%.
(b) 35%.
(c) 75%.
(d) 80%.

4. What was the DuPont Corporation originally founded to manufacture?
(a) Dynamite.
(b) Stagecoaches.
(c) Gunpowder.
(d) Opium.

5. When was Arne Duncan born?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1943.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the authors, the economic decline of America is due to the unethical and illegal activities conducted by whom?

2. The CEO of DuPont looks for employees who have ___________, according to Chapter 5.

3. The Tea Party movement has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since what year?

4. What is the fifth pillar to prosperity?

5. What does "IT" stand for?

(see the answer key)

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