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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. Why does Flom and those of his generation have their pick of good schools?
(a) New universities are arising rapidly in this era.
(b) College is just becoming popular and so colleges are competing to get students.
(c) The supply of students is relatively low.
(d) College is not valued at that time.

2. What does Terman believe will be true of individuals with high IQ scores?
(a) They will be social misfits.
(b) They will be more often on the fringes of society.
(c) They will be successful adults.
(d) They will be the ones who create most of the inventions that are patented.

3. What is the main business of Roseto in the early years of its founding?
(a) Slate quarry.
(b) Farming.
(c) Wool.
(d) Wine.

4. What is Suren Ratwatte's area of expertise?
(a) How human behavior can affect longevity.
(b) How human behavior can affect perceived threats.
(c) How human behavior can affect success.
(d) How human behavior can affect flight safety.

5. Who settles Harlan?
(a) Dutch immigrants.
(b) Irish immigrants.
(c) British immigrants from the norther part of the British Isles.
(d) Scottish immigrants.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Wolf speak at Roseto?

2. Where does Langan end up living?

3. When does this band seem to come out of nowhere to rocket to stardom?

4. What does access via terminals replace at Joy's college?

5. What data does the table that Gladwell consults to theorize the success of some of the best hockey players in the country include?

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