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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. What is the name of the hockey team Gladwell examines in detail?
(a) Medicine Wheel.
(b) Wolf Moon Raiders.
(c) Medicine Hat Tigers.
(d) Coyote of Fortune.

2. What does Gladwell say is required for someone to succeed?
(a) Being an entrepreneur.
(b) Luck.
(c) Practical intelligence.
(d) High intelligence.

3. What is the first half Matthew effect?
(a) If it can't be seen, it can't be talked about and it can't win an Academy award.
(b) A high IQ is required for chess success.
(c) When you're on a roll, sometimes you win just because your success intimidates.
(d) Those who have much will get even more.

4. How do the experimenters know if the men's hormone levels rise?
(a) Sweat breaking out on the face.
(b) Blood work.
(c) Saliva sample.
(d) Red in face.

5. What computer language does Joy help create?
(a) COBAL.
(b) JAVA.
(c) FORTRAN.
(d) HTML.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell call the culture of many people who settle in Kentucky?

2. Where does Langan grow up?

3. What does Gladwell say one has to have to gain success?

4. From what region of the country are the angriest subjects?

5. How many hours does one have to practice something to become an expert?

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