View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From what country are the hockey players that Gladwell discusses?
(a) Sweden.
(b) The United States.
(c) Russia.
(d) Canada.

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

4. What does Wolf learn when he examines the diets of the people of Roseto?
(a) Their diet is 90 percent grains, dairy and fruits.
(b) Their diet is 90 percent vegetarian.
(c) Their diet is very low fat.
(d) Their diet includes fatty and rich foods.

5. How many crashes has Korean Airlines experienced in the past twenty years at the time of this study?
(a) 3.
(b) Numerous.
(c) 2.
(d) Just that one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the ground have to be like for a successful rice paddy?

2. How are rice plants weeded and harvested?

3. Who are the Borgenichts?

4. How does the country which Gladwell is discussing determine the cut-off date for hockey players?

5. Whose success does Gladwell discuss in the Epilogue?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 298 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample