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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter five: Emil "Jay" Freireich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gladwell say the inverted-U curve expresses?
(a) Diminishing marginal returns.
(b) The plateau effect.
(c) The sweet-spot theory.
(d) Stagnation level.

2. Why does Gladwell say that it is preferable to study science at a less competitive school?
(a) Because you have a better chance of getting individual attention.
(b) Because you are more likely to make good connections.
(c) Because you are statistically less likely to fail out.
(d) Because you have a better chance of distinguishing yourself, and therefore of getting a job.

3. How many paintings would painters submit to the Salon each year?
(a) One.
(b) Two to three.
(c) Ten to twelve.
(d) Five to six.

4. What trend does Gladwell say the notion of “relative deprivation” also explains?
(a) Low unionization rates in industrialized countries.
(b) High suicide rates in happy countries.
(c) High job satisfaction rates in miserable jobs.
(d) Low turnover in non-union jobs.

5. How does Gladwell characterize “disagreeableness” (118)?
(a) The refusal to care what others think.
(b) The failure to involve other people in decisions.
(c) The refusal to see downsides to decisions.
(d) The inability to hear criticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ranadivé’s team based?

2. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s players supplanted ability with?

3. Where does Gladwell say dyslexic kids are more likely to end up?

4. According to Gladwell, where did most Salon paintings take their themes from?

5. What was Vivek Ranadivé’s first principle of coaching?

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