Freakonomics Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Steven Levitt
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Freakonomics Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Steven Levitt
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which film boxer do the authors cite in their discussion of honesty in sports?
(a) Apollo Creed.
(b) Terry Malloy.
(c) Rocky Balboa.
(d) Jake LaMotta.

2. According to Levitt, what do humans primarily respond to?
(a) Flattery.
(b) Passion.
(c) Fear.
(d) Incentives.

3. In what country is the daycare service examined at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Israel.
(b) Norway.
(c) Germany.
(d) Tunisia.

4. According to Levitt, what do experts use their knowledge for?
(a) A personal agenda.
(b) The benefit of the uninitiated.
(c) The greater good.
(d) The furthering of the status quo.

5. How does Paul Feldman view humanity as a result of his business records?
(a) People become less honest after achieving success.
(b) People are basically honest.
(c) People are deceptive and entitled.
(d) People never lie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In New York City, what did analysts credit with the precipitous drop in violent crime?

2. Which of the following is not a public figure that the author mentions as a wealthy man purchasing public office?

3. What is Arne Duncan's first course of action after the CPS researchers release their report on cheating?

4. What Supreme Court case involved Norma McCorvey as plaintiff?

5. When do 7-7 sumo wrestlers begin losing matches most often?

(see the answer key)

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