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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3, The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Stanford-Binet test?
(a) A test for unusual blood patterns.
(b) A test for mutant genes in a family line.
(c) A test for behavior psychosis.
(d) A test for intelligence.

2. What does access via terminals replace at Joy's college?
(a) Loading one application at a time.
(b) Limited access via one computer in the lab.
(c) Access via the telephone.
(d) Access only via the mainframe.

3. What does Gladwell say Roseto, Pennsylvania is an example of?
(a) A place with above average numbers of high achievers.
(b) An outlier.
(c) A failure in public welfare.
(d) A progressive town.

4. What does Gladwell say one has to have to gain success?
(a) Just smart enough.
(b) High intelligence and a good family life.
(c) Just high intelligence.
(d) High intelligence and motivation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roger notice about the majority of the hockey players in the game he is watching?

2. What does Wolf learn when he examines the diets of the people of Roseto?

3. How many hours does one have to practice something to become an expert?

4. What does Joy do almost day in and day out at college?

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

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