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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. In what year does Joy start college?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1968.

2. What is the Colombian pilot's attitude when he communicates the plane's situation to the air traffic controller?
(a) Angry.
(b) Casual.
(c) He does not mention their fuel situation at all.
(d) Intense.

3. What does Gladwell delay discussing until the next chapter?
(a) The rest of Langan's story.
(b) How to use innate intelligence even if you do not have a high IQ.
(c) The rest of Terman's story.
(d) Why highly intelligent people are seldom successful.

4. What does Gladwell say about the residents of Roseto as far as their health?
(a) He does not mention their health.
(b) They are average compared to other Americans.
(c) They are poorer than average compared to other Americans.
(d) They are remarkably healthy compared to other Americans.

5. How many people are killed in the crash of flight 801?
(a) 208.
(b) 155.
(c) 103.
(d) 228.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say is an inviolate part of the school year?

2. What band does Gladwell examine in this chapter?

3. What occasionally erupts into violence and murder?

4. How are these proxy wars characterized?

5. What does Gladwell say has a threshold?

(see the answer key)

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