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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 Langan display at a very young age?
(a) The appearance of being slow.
(b) Average intelligence.
(c) A lack of social skills.
(d) Remarkable intelligence.

2. What group of people founded Roseto, Pennsylvania?
(a) Irish immigrants.
(b) Italian immigrants.
(c) Swedish immigrants.
(d) German immigrants.

3. What band does Gladwell examine in this chapter?
(a) Herman's Hermits.
(b) The Doors.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) Led Zeppelin.

4. How is the pilot described?
(a) Fairly inexperienced.
(b) A workaholic.
(c) Very experienced.
(d) An alcoholic.

5. What is the first half Matthew effect?
(a) A high IQ is required for chess success.
(b) If it can't be seen, it can't be talked about and it can't win an Academy award.
(c) When you're on a roll, sometimes you win just because your success intimidates.
(d) Those who have much will get even more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gladwell says the Borgenichts are successful but never what?

2. Who is Anders Ericcson?

3. How many people are killed in the crash of flight 801?

4. What pattern does Gladwell examine in Kentucky?

5. At what university does Lewis Terman teach?

(see the answer key)

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