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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8, Rice Paddies and Math Tests.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the experimenters know if the men's hormone levels rise?
(a) Blood work.
(b) Saliva sample.
(c) Sweat breaking out on the face.
(d) Red in face.

2. Why does the pilot have difficulty seeing the runway?
(a) Heavy fog.
(b) Heavy smoke.
(c) The electricity is off.
(d) Heavy rain.

3. With whom does Wolf speak at Roseto?
(a) A local physician.
(b) A local politician.
(c) Several sociology professors.
(d) Several local ministers.

4. What does Korean airlines realize is a large part of their problem?
(a) Their old planes.
(b) Their lack of good mechanics.
(c) Their pay structure.
(d) Their cultural legacy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are these proxy wars characterized?

2. What makes Wolf think it is not the region that is healthy?

3. What is the name of the hockey team Gladwell examines in detail?

4. What is Suren Ratwatte's area of expertise?

5. What is the most important thing in the type of culture Gladwell examines in Kentucky?

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