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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 1, The Matthew Effect.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Wolf think it is not the region that is healthy?
(a) There is a great amount of environmental pollution in that area.
(b) He does think the region has some part in the town's health.
(c) Most of the towns in the region have similar health patterns as the rest of the United States.
(d) There are two nearby towns that have heart disease at higher rates.

2. From what does the title "The Matthew Effect" get its name?
(a) The name of a chess prodigy who has the highest IQ ever recorded.
(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 book of Matthew in the New Testament.

3. From what country are the hockey players that Gladwell discusses?
(a) Canada.
(b) The United States.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Russia.

4. With whom does Wolf speak at Roseto?
(a) Several local ministers.
(b) A local politician.
(c) Several sociology professors.
(d) A local physician.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are children grouped to play hockey in the country Gladwell discusses?

2. What time period is the first example of an outlier from?

3. What is the other half of the Matthew effect?

4. What does Wolf investigate among the families of Roseto?

5. What is the main business of Roseto in the early years of its founding?

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