The Creature From Jekyll Island

According to the text, why is the author making their own charge into the "dragon's teeth"?

• Because they have discovered new evidence about the monetary system.

• Because they believe public attitude towards the economic situation is changing.

• Because they want to write a book half its present size.

• Because they were surprised to find out that four books had been written instead of one.

How many times was the concept behind the Federal Reserve tried before in America?

• One time

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for the abolition of the Federal Reserve System?

• It is incapable of accomplishing its stated objectives.

• It is a cartel operating against the public interest.

• It generates our most unfair tax.

• It stabilizes the economy.

What is the purpose of the book as stated by the author?

• To provide a detailed historical account of the Federal Reserve System.

• To argue for the abolition of the Federal Reserve System with substantiated statements.

• To describe the technical aspects of the Federal Reserve System.

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories about the Federal Reserve System.

How does the author describe the content of the book in terms of its truthfulness?

• The book contains a mix of truth and fiction for educational purposes.

• The book is a fictional story that parallels real events.

• Every detail of what follows in the book is true.

• The book is a fictional narrative meant to entertain.

What are banks for according to the text?

• To serve the customers

• To make money

• To store money safely

• To lend money to the government

Why doesn't bank advertising mention that banks are for making money?

• Because it is obvious

• Because it is not true

• Because it would not be in good taste

• Because the customers wouldn't like it

What is referred to as "Liabilities" in the text?

• The money banks have in their vaults

• The money banks owe to their customers

• The money banks lend to other banks

• The money banks use to pay their employees

According to the text, what do customers do with their money at a bank?

• They keep it in a safe

• They lend it to the bank

• They donate it to the bank

• They invest it in the bank's assets

What happens when a customer puts money into their account?

• The bank counts it as Assets

• The bank considers it a Liability

• The bank invests it immediately

• The bank stores it in a safe