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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 169 - 222, "The Indianapolis 500" - "Wintry Mix").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Green get a Staphylococcus aureus infection several years before writing the book?
(a) In his hand.
(b) In his brain.
(c) In his eye.
(d) In his ankle.

2. What brand of hot dogs is the Coney Island hot dog eating contest named after?
(a) Nathan's.
(b) Henry's.
(c) Ballpark.
(d) Hatfield.

3. What large toy company did the original makers of the teddy bear eventually found and run?
(a) Hasbro.
(b) Ideal Toys.
(c) Ravensburger Toys.
(d) FAO Schwartz.

4. How many stars does Green give to the video game he reviews in Part IV?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4 and a half.
(d) 4.

5. How many stars does Green award to Monopoly?
(a) 1 and a half.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Green's roommate laugh at the Arabic graffiti in the background of a news report on CNN in 2003 that they watched together?

2. Who does Green assert actually created the original version of Monopoly?

3. Who wrote the song Auld Lang Syne?

4. Who launched CNN?

5. Where is CNN headquartered?

(see the answer key)

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