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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. When does this band seem to come out of nowhere to rocket to stardom?
(a) Mid-1980s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) Late 1950s.
(d) 1970s.

2. What do some players from the highest young people's hockey team sometimes go on to do?
(a) Teach hockey in colleges.
(b) Play professionally.
(c) Coach professional hockey teams.
(d) There is no common thing that some of the young people do.

3. What does Gladwell say about the residents of Roseto as far as their health?
(a) They are average compared to other Americans.
(b) He does not mention their health.
(c) They are poorer than average compared to other Americans.
(d) They are remarkably healthy compared to other Americans.

4. What does Langan display at a very young age?
(a) The appearance of being slow.
(b) Remarkable intelligence.
(c) Average intelligence.
(d) A lack of social skills.

5. What does Wolf investigate among the families of Roseto?
(a) Their outlooks on life.
(b) Their family history.
(c) Their income status.
(d) Their diet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this band get their start playing?

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

3. How does Terman find appropriate subjects for his research?

4. What band does Gladwell examine in this chapter?

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

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