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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in China did Tom Friedman attend the World Economic Forum summer conference?
(a) Tianjin.
(b) Wuhan.
(c) Beijing.
(d) Shanghai.

2. What type of education do the authors assert is superior to one with a narrow focus in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?
(a) Liberal arts education.
(b) Mechanical eduation.
(c) Business education.
(d) Mathematical education.

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

4. 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) Move away.
(b) Make money.
(c) Play sports.
(d) Become astronauts.

5. It was the conclusion of the American Society of Civil Engineers in what year that our infrastructure is poorly maintained, unable to meet current and future demands and is unsafe?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2009.
(c) 2002.
(d) 1998.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michelle Bachmann dropped out of the bid for U.S. Presidency during the 2012 campaign after coming in sixth in what caucus?

2. How many times does the term "Jihad" appear in the Quran?

3. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the third?

4. What is the third pillar to prosperity?

5. When was Michelle Bachmann born?

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