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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the authors of FREAKONOMICS consider doing for six minutes?
(a) Writing a novel.
(b) Giving up.
(c) Falsifying all their data.
(d) Writing a book on a single theme.

2. From what Southern Klan stronghold did Stetson Kennedy hail?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Birmingham.
(d) Tuscaloosa.

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

4. Paul Feldman makes his living delivering what to offices?
(a) Bagels.
(b) Ink cartridges.
(c) Paper.
(d) Cheese trays.

5. What do the authors argue is the primary incentive for not soliciting a prostitute?
(a) The fear of losing one's family.
(b) The fear of paying a large fine.
(c) The fear of going to jail.
(d) The fear of public ridicule.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do obstetricians in lower birth-rate areas do more often?

3. What portion of the full commission does the seller's real estate agent generally get to keep?

4. Which of the following is not an alternate source of funding in the twentieth century?

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

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