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