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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2, The 10,000-Hour Rule.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the computer center where Joy goes to college like at that time?
(a) The best in the world.
(b) In the top 25 percent of university computer programs.
(c) In the top 10 percent of university computer programs.
(d) Just beginning.

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

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

4. What does Wolf learn when he examines the diets of the people of Roseto?
(a) Their diet includes fatty and rich foods.
(b) Their diet is 90 percent grains, dairy and fruits.
(c) Their diet is very low fat.
(d) Their diet is 90 percent vegetarian.

5. What time period is the first example of an outlier from?
(a) The first decade of the 21st century.
(b) The last decade of the 19th century.
(c) Mid-to late 20th century.
(d) The first half of the 20th century.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what town in Europe are most of the early residents of Roseto, Pennsylvania?

2. What is the first half Matthew effect?

3. How many of the musicians make it to the highest level of musicianship through talent alone?

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

5. What does Gladwell say about the residents of Roseto as far as their health?

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