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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Blowing the Roof Off.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his high school years, who teaches Jack the value of competition?
(a) His coach.
(b) His father.
(c) His minister.
(d) His mother.

2. What kind of environment does Jack say is best for making necessary changes and modernizing the company?
(a) A business-type monarchy.
(b) Formal.
(c) Informal.
(d) A dictatorship.

3. In addition to being self-confident, what else does Jack believe is a large part of leadership?
(a) Knowing how to get others to do what you want.
(b) Building self-confidence in others.
(c) Being able to relax.
(d) Winning at least 90 percent of the time.

4. How does Jack learn about current events as a child?
(a) By reading comic books.
(b) By walking several miles to the closest library.
(c) By watching them on TV.
(d) By reading papers passengers left on his father's train.

5. Who replaces Jack as CEO of General Electric?
(a) Jeff Immelt.
(b) Harry Drickman.
(c) Roy Johnson.
(d) Reg Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack's father encourage him to learn the game of golf?

2. Who greatly influences Jack's work ethic and fondness of current events?

3. How many years does Jack serve as CEO of General Electric?

4. What inspires Jack to pursue his Ph.D.?

5. Who is Jack's first professional mentor at GE?

(see the answer key)

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