Quiz on In Defense of a Liberal Education

Who is the author of the book 'In Defense of a Liberal Education'?

• Fareed Zakaria

• Claudia Goldin

• Lawrence Katz

• Martha Nussbaum

Which country is Fareed Zakaria originally from?

• India

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Germany

What percentage of American undergraduates were enrolled in two-year or less-than-two-year colleges in the 2011-12 academic year?

• 52%

• 48%

• 23.3%

• 11.7%

What is the main concern of the governors of Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Wisconsin regarding liberal arts education?

• Lack of job prospects for liberal arts graduates

• High cost of liberal arts education

• Lack of relevance of liberal arts education

• All of the above

What was the traditional approach to education in Britain, France, and Germany?

• Skills-based training

• Liberal arts education

• Apprenticeships

• Narrow program for specific professions

What abilities does Martha Nussbaum argue are crucial for a nation to produce in its citizens?

• Technical skills and job training

• Critical thinking and political engagement

• Specialized knowledge and expertise

• Compliance and obedience

What was the perception of American colleges among Indians in the 1960s and 1970s?

• Places of rebellion and permissiveness

• Centers of education and hard work

• Dangerous and crime-ridden

• All of the above

What was the reaction of Fareed Zakaria's mother after visiting American colleges?

• Disappointed and concerned

• Impressed and surprised

• Indifferent and unimpressed

• Shocked and fearful

What is the main message of the text?

• The decline of liberal arts education in America

• The importance of technical training for job prospects

• The need for a balanced approach to education

• The benefits of studying computer science