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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: Homework x 2 = The American Dream.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who insisted that his own gravestone be marked with the fact that he had founded the University of Virginia?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) George Washington.

2. According to the authors in Chapter 3: "Ignoring Our History," there are five pillars to prosperity that if ignored will be at America's peril. What is the first pillar?
(a) The doors to immigration must be kept open.
(b) Private economic activity must have necessary regulations.
(c) Public education must be provided for more and more Americans.
(d) Our infrastructure must be continually maintained and modernized.

3. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the fifth?
(a) Students who are ready to learn while sitting in the classroom.
(b) Taxpayers willing to support education.
(c) Business leaders committed to raising standards.
(d) Politicians who support education.

4. What refers to a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests occurring in the Arab world that began on December 18, 2010?
(a) Arab Freedom Movement.
(b) Arab Vengence.
(c) Arab Awakening.
(d) Arab Spring.

5. What is the fourth major challenge that America faces?
(a) How to cope with soaring budget deficits.
(b) How to manage rising energy consugemption and increasing climate threats.
(c) How to adapt to globalization.
(d) How to adjust to the IT revolution.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who wrote a cable that became known as the "Long Telegram"?

4. How many years before Friedman arrived was a three-hour car ride from Beijing the only way to get to the over-populated city where Tom Friedman attended the World Economic Forum summer conference?

5. When was the "Long Telegram" produced?

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