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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: The War of Physics and Other Good Things.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did the Iranian Revolution take place?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1961.

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

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

5. When was the Ayatollah Khomeini born?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1885.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steve Jobs was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of what company?

2. What refers to the increasingly global relationships of culture, people, and economic activity?

3. Where in China did Tom Friedman attend the World Economic Forum summer conference?

4. Who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush?

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

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