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