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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: My Country 'Tis of Thee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time Who's Looking Out for You? was written, what percentage of American children were born out of wedlock?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Forty.
(c) Ten.
(d) Thirty.

2. How did Bill's father handle situations?
(a) He incorrectly analyzed them, and was afraid to act.
(b) He correctly analyzed them, but was afraid to act.
(c) He correctly analyzed them, and was not afraid to act.
(d) He incorrectly analyzed them, but was not afraid to act.

3. What is the new "spirit of selfishness"?
(a) Entitlement spending.
(b) Government expansion.
(c) Income redistribution.
(d) Invasive policies.

4. According to the conclusion of Chapter 2, what is one of the best things in life?
(a) Finding a real group of friends.
(b) Finding a small group of friends.
(c) Finding a large group of friends.
(d) Finding a unique group of friends.

5. According to Bill, where do many social problems start?
(a) With a bad family life.
(b) With lower income families.
(c) With peer pressure.
(d) With low self-esteem.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bill describe many of the adults in the United States?

2. What is the thought of saving up for something considered in current times?

3. According to Bill, what effect does having children out of wedlock have?

4. According to Bill, what kind of advantage do people of privilege have in finding friends?

5. How did Bill's father feel about his situation?

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