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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term refers to the human tendency "to interpret new information as evidence to support preexisting views" (196)?
(a) "False newsification."
(b) "Rejection bias."
(c) "Reference bias."
(d) "Confirmation bias."

2. Who was Trump's first national security advisor that was removed for lying about his contacts with Russia?
(a) Scott Pruitt.
(b) Mike Flynn.
(c) Jerome Powell.
(d) Jerome Corsi.

3. What term refers to an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly?
(a) Caucus.
(b) Filibuster.
(c) Grandstand.
(d) Outlay.

4. What U.S. state is said to be the most prominent of those affected by Trump's attacks and withholding of funds as a means of retribution?
(a) Texas.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Arizona.

5. In concluding Chapter 6, the author states, "If Trump's actions have turned the US government into one of his failed businesses, his rhetoric is turning our national stage into one of his" what (206)?
(a) "Failed colleges."
(b) "Failed marriages."
(c) "Reality television shows."
(d) "Failed lawsuits."

6. When did Trump fire FBI Director Jim Comey?
(a) May 9, 2017.
(b) March 11, 2018.
(c) July 12, 2017.
(d) August 25, 2018.

7. From what book of the Bible is the following quote from Chapter 6 attributed? "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (198).
(a) The Book of Leviticus.
(b) The Book of Jacob.
(c) The Book of Paul.
(d) The Book of John.

8. What Washington Post columnist was murdered in Saudi Arabia in October of 2018?
(a) Jamal. Khashoggi.
(b) Cemal Gürsel.
(c) Roger Waterson.
(d) Karl Popper.

9. Who "argued that the laws of nature--including 'the survival of the fittest'--apply to global politics," according to the author in Chapter 5 (178)?
(a) Malcolm Turnbull.
(b) Don McGahn.
(c) Will Durant.
(d) Karl Popper.

10. Who argued against Cleon that ill-tempered decisions were reckless, according to the author in Chapter 6?
(a) Diodotus.
(b) Euclides.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Socrates.

11. What French President did Trump mock on Twitter for his low approval ratings and high unemployment?
(a) Malcolm Turnbull.
(b) Emmanuel Macron.
(c) Don McGahn.
(d) Karl Popper.

12. Whom did Trump tweet about after his attendance at the 2017 G7 summit, calling him "so meek and mild... very dishonest and weak" (152)?
(a) Justin Trudeau.
(b) Gary Cohn.
(c) Karl Popper.
(d) John Bolton.

13. Who is the Philippine president that Donald Trump praised for his "unbelievable job" cracking down on drugs (161)?
(a) Joseph Estrada.
(b) Rodrigo Duterte.
(c) Benigno Aquino III.
(d) H. R. McMaster.

14. What does the author describe in Chapter 5 as "the most important responsibility of the commander in chief" (153)?
(a) Maintaining internal peace.
(b) Finance.
(c) National security.
(d) Coordination with Congress.

15. To whom at the G7 2017 summit did Trump allegedly toss a Starburst candy, stating, "Don't say I never give you anything" (152)?
(a) Abigail Adams.
(b) Angela Merkel.
(c) Karl Popper.
(d) Gary Cohn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the British Prime Minister that bristled at Trump's response to the 2017 terrorist attacks on London?

2. Who is the Saudi crown prince who was pegged with blame for the murder of a Washington Post columnist in October of 2018?

3. Who did Trump pressure Ukraine to investigate, leading to his impeachment?

4. Where was the first meeting between Kim Jong Un and Trump arranged?

5. What does the author assert is "the second-worst trait any president can have when he's trying to make deals on behalf of the American people" (192)?

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