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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. Gladwell says the Borgenichts are successful but never what?
(a) Dishonest.
(b) Ambitious.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Pretentious.

2. What is the Memorial Cup?
(a) The highest trophy of the Canadian Hockey League.
(b) The highest trophy of the Swedish Hockey League.
(c) The highest trophy of the Russian Hockey League.
(d) The highest trophy of the American Hockey League.

3. What does Gladwell say one has to have to gain success?
(a) High intelligence and a good family life.
(b) High intelligence and motivation.
(c) Just smart enough.
(d) Just high intelligence.

4. What occasionally erupts into violence and murder?
(a) A yearly festival in Harlan.
(b) Competition to buy potential mining land.
(c) Competition to hire garment workers.
(d) A feud between the Howards and Turners.

5. What does Gladwell say has a threshold?
(a) Statistics.
(b) The accuracy of IQ tests.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the age when this countries hockey play is at the pinnacle of success for young people?

2. What does Wolf learn when he examines the diets of the people of Roseto?

3. What pattern does Gladwell examine in Kentucky?

4. Where does Langan earn a scholarship to college?

5. What is the first half Matthew effect?

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