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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The world-class high-speed train in China traveled how many miles per hour?
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, the best education is one that focuses on the three "C's." What is the third "C" discussed in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?
4. What was the DuPont Corporation originally founded to manufacture?
5. 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 __________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the three "C's" described in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?
2. In Chapter 2, how do the authors describe the "Long Telegram"?
3. What three mindsets do the authors describe for being a creative thinker?
4. When did the Cold War end? What impact did this have?
5. What is Friedman's conclusion regarding China's development?
6. What do the authors assert the CEO of DuPont seeks in employees?
7. What were the results of the 2011 Association for Computing Collegiate Programming contest, according to the authors in Chapter 6: "Homework x 2 = The American Dream"?
8. How long did it take Tianjin to build the conference building?
9. Why do the authors assert that "Average is over" in Chapter 7: "Average Is Over"?
10. What is responsible for the growing lack of jobs in America, according to the authors in Chapter 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the different mindsets of an immigrant, waitress, and artisan. How do each of these individuals approach problem solving differently? Do you agree with the authors' assertions about creative success? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and other past U.S. Presidents discussed in Chapter 3. How are these leaders different from our leaders today? What do the authors assert is lacking in our current leaders? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss George Kennan, the "Long Telegram," and the onset of the Cold War. What led to the anonymity between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.? What money was spent during the U.S. at this time? What was the impact of these new budget policies? How was trade affected?
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