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