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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4, The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What health issue is rarely seen in Roseto at the time Wolf visits the town?
(a) Lung cancer.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Strokes.
(d) Polio.

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

3. Why are children born in a certain part of the year more likely to stand out?
(a) If they are born in the summer, they practice more.
(b) They are called first to play on teams.
(c) There is no likelihood that one child will stand out over another.
(d) They have more growth than the younger ones of the same year.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Langan end up living?

2. At what university does Lewis Terman teach?

3. To whom does Gladwell compare Oppenheimer?

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

5. Where does Langan grow up?

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