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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does NATO stand for?
(a) North African Trade Organization.
(b) North American Trade Organization.
(c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
(d) North Argentinian Treaty Organization.

2. Who is the co-author of the book along with Thomas L. Friedman?
(a) Michael Mandelbaum.
(b) Michelle Bachmann.
(c) George Kennan.
(d) Ed Rendell.

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

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

5. 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) Critical thinking.
(c) Successful collaboration.
(d) Athletic champions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the authors, Americans have to recognize that when a company moves off-shore or outsources many of its functions, we are not only losing current jobs but also __________.

2. What is the fourth major challenge that America faces?

3. What is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene?

4. What is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, known generically as polyamides, that were first produced on February 28, 1935, at the DuPont Experimental Station?

5. Three factors brought about the new, flat world of globalization, according to the authors in Chapter 4: "Up in the Air." Which factor was discussed first?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the authors assert that "Average is over" in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?

2. What do the authors assert the CEO of DuPont seeks in employees?

3. When did the Cold War end? What impact did this have?

4. What are the five pillars of prosperity described by the authors in Chapter 3?

5. How long did it take Tianjin to build the conference building?

6. What must be improved in American schools for students to succeed in the global market?

7. What do the authors assert about America's leaders of the past?

8. What criticisms do the authors assert for the Tea Party movement in Chapter 3: "Ignoring Our History"?

9. What are the six crucial elements to improving America's educational system?

10. What is Friedman's conclusion regarding China's development?

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