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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8, Rice Paddies and Math Tests.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the single most important reason for the success of a group of musicians Ericcson studies?
(a) Practice.
(b) Innate ability.
(c) Exposure at an early age.
(d) Parental support.

2. What can Chinese farmers do if they produce more than the taxed amount?
(a) Gladwell does not say.
(b) Keep it.
(c) They are only allowed to produce a certain amount.
(d) Share it.

3. What does the ground have to be like for a successful rice paddy?
(a) Loamy.
(b) Well drained.
(c) Level.
(d) Sandy.

4. What does Gladwell say Asian cultures value?
(a) Finding one's own niche in society.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Honor.
(d) Diversity.

5. How are rice plants weeded and harvested?
(a) It depends on the species of rice.
(b) With one machine.
(c) With two special machines.
(d) By hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Gladwell say he hopes his readers are skeptical?

2. What is one way in which Flom's life is affected by the second lesson of Joe Flom?

3. What is the second lesson of Joe Flom?

4. From what are of the world are the highest-scoring students in the field of math?

5. When does this band seem to come out of nowhere to rocket to stardom?

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