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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 is the age when this countries hockey play is at the pinnacle of success for young people?
(a) 14-15.
(b) 21-25.
(c) 17-19.
(d) 12-14.

2. What does Gladwell conclude about the heart health of Roseto's residents?
(a) The townspeople are exaggerating their poor health.
(b) The statistics have been skewed.
(c) The townspeople are exaggerating their good health.
(d) It is something about the town itself that keeps its residents free from heart disease.

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

4. When is Joe Flom born?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1920s.
(d) 1930s.

5. Of what does Gladwell say the average student needs more?
(a) Better facilities.
(b) Breaks throughout the year.
(c) Summer break.
(d) School.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say Asian cultures value?

2. What do some players from the highest young people's hockey team sometimes go on to do?

3. What does Gladwell address before he finishes the story about Chris Langan?

4. What do Koreans and Colombians have in common?

5. Who is Chris Langan?

(see the answer key)

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