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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4, The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Wolf think it is not the region that is healthy?
(a) There are two nearby towns that have heart disease at higher rates.
(b) There is a great amount of environmental pollution in that area.
(c) Most of the towns in the region have similar health patterns as the rest of the United States.
(d) He does think the region has some part in the town's health.

2. Where does this band get their start playing?
(a) Hamburg, Germany.
(b) Paris, France.
(c) Birmingham, England.
(d) Dublin, Ireland.

3. What data does the table that Gladwell consults to theorize the success of some of the best hockey players in the country include?
(a) Just birth date.
(b) Just names and hometown.
(c) Names, position, birth date, hometown.
(d) Just names and position.

4. What does Gladwell think that being taller than another basketball player will do for a basketball player?
(a) He does not write about basket ball players.
(b) He thinks it gives an advantage but no guarantees.
(c) He thinks the intimidation factor is what makes a difference not height.
(d) He thinks the taller person in some ways has a disadvantage because of expectations.

5. Where does Langan grow up?
(a) Montana.
(b) Wyoming.
(c) South Dakota.
(d) Michigan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What company does Joy co-found?

2. Who is Chris Langan?

3. Where does Langan end up living?

4. What is the Memorial Cup?

5. Who is most likely to get into gifted programs in the school system Gladwell mentions?

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