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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 other half of the Matthew effect?
(a) Academy awards do not necessarily go to the best movies.
(b) Intimidation is not always something you consciously do.
(c) Those who have little will lose even that small amount.
(d) A high IQ can hinder some types of success.

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

3. What does Joy cheat a program to obtain?
(a) Codes for the university's class schedules.
(b) Codes for using all the available programs.
(c) Codes for the university's grades.
(d) Unlimited time on the computer.

4. With whom does Bill Gates found Microsoft?
(a) Paul Allen.
(b) Steve Jobs.
(c) Bill Joy.
(d) He founds it by himself.

5. What pattern does Gladwell examine in Kentucky?
(a) Families who go into the tobacco industry.
(b) Family feuds.
(c) Families who go into the garment industry.
(d) Families who go into coal mining.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Langan from talking his way into some class changes at the second college he attends?

2. What is the single most important reason for the success of a group of musicians Ericcson studies?

3. What does Terman believe will be true of individuals with high IQ scores?

4. What band does Gladwell examine in this chapter?

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

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