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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7, The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people are killed in the crash of flight 801?
(a) 228.
(b) 103.
(c) 208.
(d) 155.

2. Who utters an audible insult to some of the men in the experiment?
(a) One of the audience members.
(b) A man partially blocking the hallway.
(c) One of the psychologists interviewing the men.
(d) No one.

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

4. What does the town of Roseto have in great abundance when Wolf is conducting his investigations?
(a) Leisure time.
(b) A sense of community.
(c) Money.
(d) Structure.

5. What do Koreans and Colombians have in common?
(a) Many plane crashes.
(b) A very low PDI.
(c) A high PDI.
(d) A culture of honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What college does Joy attend?

2. What data does the table that Gladwell consults to theorize the success of some of the best hockey players in the country include?

3. What does Oppenheimer have difficulty with when he is young?

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

5. What does Gladwell say is required for someone to succeed?

(see the answer key)

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