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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 college does Joy attend?
(a) Stanford.
(b) University of Michigan.
(c) UCLA.
(d) UC Berkeley.

2. What is the other half of the Matthew effect?
(a) Academy awards do not necessarily go to the best movies.
(b) Those who have little will lose even that small amount.
(c) Intimidation is not always something you consciously do.
(d) A high IQ can hinder some types of success.

3. How does the country which Gladwell is discussing determine the cut-off date for hockey players?
(a) June 1 and September 1.
(b) January 1 and June 1.
(c) January 1.
(d) There is no set determination.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the single most important reason for the success of a group of musicians Ericcson studies?

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

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

4. What does Gladwell conclude about the heart health of Roseto's residents?

5. Why are children born in a certain part of the year more likely to stand out?

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