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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. When did Donald Trump make the following tweet? "Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest--and you all know it! Please don't feel stupid or insecure, it's not your fault" (62).

2. When did Donald Trump state, "Nobody reads the Bible more than me" (61)?

3. Who was the prime minister of Denmark that President Trump mocked publicly?

4. According to an investigation by USA Today, Trump was involved in over how many lawsuits over the span of three decades?

5. In what war did the British set fire to the White House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the most extreme ideas Trump came up with for dealing with the issue of immigration according to the author in Chapter 1?

2. How does Trump's character demonstrate courage or lack thereof, according to the author's assessment in Chapter 2?

3. Why does the author present a number of crude statements by Donald Trump in Chapter 2?

4. How does the author describe the typical process of transition for an incoming president in Chapter 1?

5. When did the nickname the "Grand Old Party" arise? Why?

6. What is confirmation bias?

7. What are the Federalist Papers? Why are they discussed in the Introduction?

8. Why does Trump claim to like "acting" officials?

9. Why does the author assert he/she has chosen to publish this book anonymously in the Introduction?

10. What does the "Saturday Night Massacre" refer to and why does the author describe it in the Introduction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and discuss the qualities of character and ethics. What are the "cardinal virtues"? How did Cicero outline the moral qualities needed in great leaders? How do these qualities apply to Donald Trump?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss President Trump's announcement that the U.S. was pulling troops out of Syria. Why was this announcement controversial within the Trump administration? What were the dangers and risks of making this statement? How did this situation pan out?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss President Trump's relationship to the press. When did the term "fake news" emerge as a part of Trump's dialogue concerning the press? How has Trump threatened the press in retaliation for criticism against him? Has Trump violated any laws or ethics in doing so?

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