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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. What is not unique in Harlan?
(a) Cooperation between various wealthy families to the detriment of the poor.
(b) Feuds between two families.
(c) Large quartz mines.
(d) A spirit of community.

2. What does Gladwell think that being taller than another basketball player will do for a basketball player?
(a) He does not write about basket ball players.
(b) He thinks the intimidation factor is what makes a difference not height.
(c) He thinks the taller person in some ways has a disadvantage because of expectations.
(d) He thinks it gives an advantage but no guarantees.

3. What does Gladwell say Asian cultures value?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Finding one's own niche in society.
(c) Diversity.
(d) Honor.

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

5. What is one group of people worldwide who have developed the culture Gladwell examines in Kentucky?
(a) Farming groups.
(b) Herding groups.
(c) Mining groups.
(d) Industrial groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Borgenichts?

2. What does Gladwell say has a threshold?

3. Who is Bill Joy?

4. Why does Langan drop out of the second college he attends?

5. Why does Langan lose his scholarship?

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