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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 does access via terminals replace at Joy's college?
(a) Access via the telephone.
(b) Access only via the mainframe.
(c) Loading one application at a time.
(d) Limited access via one computer in the lab.

2. What does Langan work on using his intelligence?
(a) A theory of the universe.
(b) A theory of energy.
(c) A theory to suplement the 100 monkey theory.
(d) A theory of instantaneous space travel.

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

4. What is Langan unprepared to do?
(a) Work hard.
(b) Accept mediocrity.
(c) Push past his fears.
(d) Assert himself in an urban setting.

5. Where does this band get their start playing?
(a) Birmingham, England.
(b) Paris, France.
(c) Dublin, Ireland.
(d) Hamburg, Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell call having a higher IQ?

2. How many of the musicians make it to the highest level of musicianship through talent alone?

3. How are Oppenheimer's social skills?

4. What does Joy cheat a program to obtain?

5. From what does the title "The Matthew Effect" get its name?

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