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

2. What does Gladwell say one has to have to gain success?
(a) High intelligence and motivation.
(b) High intelligence and a good family life.
(c) Just smart enough.
(d) Just high intelligence.

3. What is Oppenheimer able to do even though he has some disadvantages?
(a) Believe in the basic goodness in people.
(b) Believe in himself.
(c) Convince people to help him.
(d) Make a game plan and stick to it.

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

5. Where do Cohen and Nisbett conduct an experiment?
(a) University of Maine.
(b) University of Kentucky.
(c) University of Illinois.
(d) University of Michigan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say has a threshold?

2. What does Roger notice about the majority of the hockey players in the game he is watching?

3. What is the Memorial Cup?

4. Where does Langan end up living?

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

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