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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The American Exception” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “The American Exception,” Smith says that the poorer countries Trump condemned did not have the foresight to be what?
(a) America.
(b) Europe.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Iceland.

2. What does Smith liken Trump’s speech to after coming to her senses after the first part of his speech?
(a) Rotten apples.
(b) Snake oil.
(c) Poison.
(d) White lies.

3. Which president’s speech does Smith cite at the start of “The American Exception”?
(a) Barack Obama.
(b) Donald Trump.
(c) Joe Biden.
(d) Bill Clinton.

4. Though private interests play a role in the lives of many Americans, what private interest does Smith say should not be one of them?
(a) Healthcare.
(b) Social security.
(c) Education.
(d) The Postal system.

5. What term does Smith reference in “The American Exception” which Trump used in reference to other countries he saw as inferior?
(a) "Lowlife countries."
(b) "Shithole countries."
(c) "Crappy countries."
(d) "Unimportant countries."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which philosopher does Smith cite when discussing the difference between the thinker and his real life?

2. What does Smith say we had before the pandemic instead of death?

3. What example does Smith use in “Peonies” as a time when submitting might be better than resisting?

4. At which point does Smith say a man submits to nature?

5. Who is the author of the essay “Peonies”?

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