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The Unwinding by George Packer
  • 1. What is the primary theme of 'The Unwinding'?
A) The decline of American institutions
B) World War II
C) The history of capitalism
D) The rise of technology
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Unwinding'?
A) Malcolm Gladwell
B) Thomas Friedman
C) David Brooks
D) George Packer
  • 3. Which industry is heavily critiqued in 'The Unwinding'?
A) The agricultural sector
B) The education system
C) The financial industry
D) The healthcare industry
  • 4. Which event is referenced to illustrate the economic downturn?
A) World War I
B) The Great Depression
C) The 2008 financial crisis
D) The dot-com bubble
  • 5. Which character experiences the American Dream and its shortcomings?
A) A struggling entrepreneur
B) A college professor
C) A government official
D) A wealthy banker
  • 6. Packer discusses the narratives of which group of people?
A) Historical figures
B) Political elites
C) Ordinary Americans
D) Wealthy business owners
  • 7. In what year was 'The Unwinding' published?
A) 2018
B) 2010
C) 2013
D) 2015
  • 8. What aspect of society does Packer critique in relation to the American Dream?
A) Bureaucracy
B) Inequality
C) Diversity
D) Innovation
  • 9. Which two factors does Packer link to the unwinding of American society?
A) Economic and social change
B) Technological advancement and global warming
C) Cultural promotion and regional stability
D) Education reform and healthcare access
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