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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9, Marita's Bargain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gladwell think that being taller than another basketball player will do for a basketball player?
(a) He thinks the intimidation factor is what makes a difference not height.
(b) He thinks it gives an advantage but no guarantees.
(c) He does not write about basket ball players.
(d) He thinks the taller person in some ways has a disadvantage because of expectations.

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

3. Who are the Howards and Turners?
(a) Two families who go into the garment business in Harlan.
(b) Two families who go into the mining business in Harlan.
(c) Two large families who settle in Harlan.
(d) Two families who continuously intermarry.

4. What does a feudal lord take from his farmers?
(a) A small portion of their crops.
(b) None of the crops.
(c) The larger portion of their crops.
(d) About half of the farmers' crops.

5. What is one group of people worldwide who have developed the culture Gladwell examines in Kentucky?
(a) Herding groups.
(b) Farming groups.
(c) Mining groups.
(d) Industrial groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Langan lose his scholarship?

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

3. What is the Colombian pilot's attitude when he communicates the plane's situation to the air traffic controller?

4. What is Joe Flom's occupation?

5. Who is Roger Barnsley?

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