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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. Which celebrity debated with Bill on why the Taliban was attacked after 9/11?

2. As Bill states at the end of Chapter 1, what is the primary responsibility of a parent?

3. According to Bill, what type of people does not make real friendships?

4. According to Bill, what types of images and sounds flood television and radio?

5. What does Bill think is an example of something that the government does well?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Bill, what type of pity do people spend too much time having? Why is that counterproductive in building good relationships?

2. What are some of the guidelines Bill suggests to parents in Chapter 1?

3. Why is there a gap between legality and irresponsibility in the country?

4. How did Congressman Torricelli damage the country by scandalizing the CIA?

5. According to Bill, what kind of an advantage do people of privilege have in attracting friends?

6. What happened between President Clinton and the FBI Director, Louis Freeh?

7. How does Bill describe President Bush?

8. What example does Bill use to describe how tough it is to trust people, even those considered friends?

9. Which state allowed a child to slip through the cracks? Why?

10. What are Bill's personal views on religion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the book as a reference, analyze the differences in the views and lifestyles of adults in previous generations and current times. Describe Bill's assessment of the role the media plays in encouraging the selfishness and debt that is prevalent in society along with the steps that might lead to solutions.

Essay Topic 2

Bill O'Reilly makes it clear that he is not associated with any political party and his job as an analyst requires him to bring a certain amount of skepticism to all political situations and events.

- Describe the different political opinions that Bill has in defining himself as an Independent.

- Explain why his independent mindset gives him an advantage over other analysts in covering world events.

Essay Topic 3

Using Bill's analysis, explain the problems with the racial issues and tensions of the country, including the ways that political correctness has prevented legitimate discussion of issues, and the misrepresentation of minorities by selfish people that use race as a means to benefit financially. Describe how Bill was taken out of context in an attempt to vilify him and marginalize the points he is making about race and society.

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