Outliers: The Story of Success Quiz

Malcolm Gladwell

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does William MacMillan write about after he visits Jamaica? (from Epilogue, A Jamaican Story)

The excellent school system.

The devaluation of former slaves.

The disease that is rampant.

The poor conditions of its school system.

2.

What does Korean airlines realize is a large part of their problem? (from Part 2, Chapter 8, Rice Paddies and Math Tests)

Their old planes.

Their pay structure.

Their lack of good mechanics.

Their cultural legacy.

3.

What does Gladwell call having a higher IQ? (from Part 1, Chapter 3, The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1)

A curse.

An advantage.

A liability.

A blessing.

4.

Why does Joe Flom have trouble getting a job after college? (from Part 1, Chapter 5, The Three Lessons of Joe Flom)

Because he did not make good grades in college.

From being Irish.

From being Jewish.

From being Hispanic.

5.

Who are Donald and Daisy? (from Epilogue, A Jamaican Story)

Gladwell's paternal grandparents.

Gladwell's maternal grandparents.

Gladwell's parents.

Gladwell's children.

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