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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6, Harlan, Kentucky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what country are the hockey players that Gladwell discusses?
(a) The United States.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Canada.
(d) Russia.

2. Where is Harlan?
(a) Near the border of Kentucky and Illinois.
(b) In southwestern Kentucky.
(c) On the Cumberland Plateau in Kentucky.
(d) In Western Tennessee.

3. Why are children born in a certain part of the year more likely to stand out?
(a) If they are born in the summer, they practice more.
(b) They are called first to play on teams.
(c) There is no likelihood that one child will stand out over another.
(d) They have more growth than the younger ones of the same year.

4. What does Langan do after dropping out of the second college?
(a) Works construction.
(b) Joins a rock band.
(c) Works on his family's farm.
(d) Moves to New York City to panhandle.

5. How does the country which Gladwell is discussing determine the cut-off date for hockey players?
(a) There is no set determination.
(b) January 1 and June 1.
(c) June 1 and September 1.
(d) January 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Langan once make an appearance that Gladwell mentions?

2. What does Gladwell address before he finishes the story about Chris Langan?

3. What does Gladwell call having a higher IQ?

4. How are Oppenheimer's social skills?

5. Where does Langan grow up?

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