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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, A Jamaican Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are the Borgenichts?
(a) A family of vintners in New York.
(b) A group who eschew luxury.
(c) A family in the garment industry in New York.
(d) A family of lawyers from New England.

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

4. What does Gladwell call the culture of many people who settle in Kentucky?
(a) Culture of honor.
(b) Culture of religion.
(c) Culture of knowledge.
(d) Culture of belief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the pilot described?

2. Where is the school that Gladwell focuses on in "Marita's Bargan"?

3. What does Joy do almost day in and day out at college?

4. What does Gladwell call having a higher IQ?

5. What do some players from the highest young people's hockey team sometimes go on to do?

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