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

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

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

4. What does Roger notice about the majority of the hockey players in the game he is watching?
(a) Most are all at least 70 kg. in weight.
(b) Most are all born close to midnight.
(c) Most are at least 180 cm. tall.
(d) Most are born in the first three months of the year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What opportunity does Joy have that few students had at that time?

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

3. What is the age when this countries hockey play is at the pinnacle of success for young people?

4. How does the country which Gladwell is discussing determine the cut-off date for hockey players?

5. What does Joy cheat a program to obtain?

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