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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3, The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the age when this countries hockey play is at the pinnacle of success for young people?
(a) 21-25.
(b) 12-14.
(c) 17-19.
(d) 14-15.

2. What does Gladwell call having a higher IQ?
(a) A curse.
(b) A blessing.
(c) An advantage.
(d) A liability.

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

4. Who is Stewart Wolf?
(a) One of Gladwell's co-researchers.
(b) A physician and professor.
(c) A sociologist.
(d) A lawyer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who developed the Stanford-Binet test?

3. What makes Wolf think it is not the region that is healthy?

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

5. What does Gladwell think that being taller than another basketball player will do for a basketball player?

(see the answer key)

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