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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: Whatever It Is, I'm Against It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the third cause, according to the authors, for America's decline?
(a) Some of the most important matters that are suffering from neglect are education, deficits and dept and climate change.
(b) Leaders have stopped recognizing what America needs to thrive in today's world.
(c) Our political system is paralyzed and ineffective.
(d) We have stopped investing in our future.

2. Who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush?
(a) Dick Cheney.
(b) Lyndon B. Johnson.
(c) Harry Truman.
(d) Al Gore.

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) Critical thinking.
(d) Successful collaboration.

4. The CEO of DuPont looks for employees who have ___________, according to Chapter 5.
(a) Ambition.
(b) Presence.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Honesty.

5. The Iranian Revolution led to the conflict between the Sunni Muslims and what denomination of Islam?
(a) Ahmadiyya.
(b) Quranists.
(c) Yazdânism.
(d) Shia Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the co-author of the book along with Thomas L. Friedman?

2. When was Alexander Hamilton born?

3. According to the authors, the best education is one that focuses on the three "C's." What is the second "C" discussed in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?

4. According to the Pew Center, state governments collectively face what unfunded amount in liability according to the authors in Chapter 9: "The War on Math (and the Future)"?

5. When was Steve Jobs born?

(see the answer key)

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