1. The U.S. economy was in recession at the end of the first decade of this century. Compared to previous economic downturns, _____.
more jobs were lost, but the job market quickly recovered
fewer jobs were lost, and the economy recovered more quickly
this recession lasted longer, but there was less unemployment
this recession lasted longer and had a deeper impact on employment

2. In the Middle East, _____ may present a serious obstacle to achieving democratic governments.
high costs of education
lack of sufficient resources
tribal and religious groups
apathy

Question

1.  The U.S. economy was in recession at the end of the first decade of this century. Compared to previous economic downturns, _____. 
   more jobs were lost, but the job market quickly recovered 
 fewer jobs were lost, and the economy recovered more quickly 
 this recession lasted longer, but there was less unemployment 
 this recession lasted longer and had a deeper impact on employment 
 
2.  In the Middle East, _____ may present a serious obstacle to achieving democratic governments. 
   high costs of education 
 lack of sufficient resources 
 tribal and religious groups 
 apathy