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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. How many hours does one have to practice something to become an expert?
(a) It depends upon how complex the task is.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 100,000.

2. What health issue is rarely seen in Roseto at the time Wolf visits the town?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Strokes.
(c) Polio.
(d) Lung cancer.

3. From what does the title "The Matthew Effect" get its name?
(a) The book of Matthew in the New Testament.
(b) A movie that was only shown in theaters for a couple weeks.
(c) A young man who won 6 Olympic gold medals at the games in Finland in 1952.
(d) The name of a chess prodigy who has the highest IQ ever recorded.

4. What does Oppenheimer have difficulty with when he is young?
(a) Emotional instability.
(b) School.
(c) His social life.
(d) His family life.

5. Who is Bill Joy?
(a) An Apple programmer.
(b) A computer programmer.
(c) A entrepreneur in the field of sports.
(d) A entrepreneur in the field of art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people founded Roseto, Pennsylvania?

2. What is one group of people worldwide who have developed the culture Gladwell examines in Kentucky?

3. What is not unique in Harlan?

4. What is one way in which Flom's life is affected by the second lesson of Joe Flom?

5. Where does Langan grow up?

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