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The Unwinding by George Packer
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. What is the primary theme of 'The Unwinding'?
A) The decline of American institutions
B) The history of capitalism
C) The rise of technology
D) World War II
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Unwinding'?
A) David Brooks
B) Thomas Friedman
C) George Packer
D) Malcolm Gladwell
  • 3. Which industry is heavily critiqued in 'The Unwinding'?
A) The financial industry
B) The agricultural sector
C) The healthcare industry
D) The education system
  • 4. In what year was 'The Unwinding' published?
A) 2013
B) 2018
C) 2010
D) 2015
  • 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) Bureaucracy
B) Inequality
C) Innovation
D) Diversity
  • 7. Packer discusses the narratives of which group of people?
A) Ordinary Americans
B) Political elites
C) Historical figures
D) Wealthy business owners
  • 8. Which event is referenced to illustrate the economic downturn?
A) The 2008 financial crisis
B) World War I
C) The dot-com bubble
D) The Great Depression
  • 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) Economic and social change
D) Cultural promotion and regional stability
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