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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Average Is Over.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The world-class high-speed train in China traveled how many miles per hour?
(a) 167.
(b) 72.
(c) 88.
(d) 105.

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) Private economic activity must have necessary regulations.
(b) Our infrastructure must be continually maintained and modernized.
(c) The doors to immigration must be kept open.
(d) Public education must be provided for more and more Americans.

3. When was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) 1755.
(b) 1805.
(c) 1737.
(d) 1692.

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

5. A team from what country won the second prize in the the 2011 Association for Computing Collegiate Programming contest?
(a) China.
(b) Australia.
(c) U.S.A.
(d) Sweden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of education do the authors assert is superior to one with a narrow focus in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?

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

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

5. When did Tom Friedman travel to China for the World Economic Forum summer conference?

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