1. What is significant about Sam's bet regarding being an Eagle Scout?
(a) He never became an Eagle Scout.
(b) He never truly wanted to be a Boy Scout.
(c) He helped his sons become Eagle Scouts.
(d) He is the youngest in the state of Missouri at the time.

2. Before Wal-Mart, what did the Waltons like to do?
(a) Go fishing.
(b) Go to the opera.
(c) Ride horses.
(d) Go camping.

3. Phil Green concocts __________.
(a) One of the worst displays in Wal-Mart history.
(b) One of the most expensive advertising campaigns in Wal-Mart history.
(c) One of the most rediculous Wal-Mart stunts in history.
(d) One of the most famous displays in Wal-Mart history.

4. He learns from a very early age that children should do what?
(a) Be responsible for contributing to their family just as much as the adults and should not be considered 'takers."
(b) Be seen and not heard.
(c) Be pampered.
(d) Be ignored.

5. Sam is about to graduate with a degree in business and has plenty of energy, but is unsure ___________.
(a) Where he wants to live.
(b) Where his future lies.
(c) If he wants to go to graduate school.
(d) If he wants to be in business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Phil gets a great deal on a laundry detergent like Tide, and has 18 cases sent to his store and creates the world's largest display of detergents, stacking them almost __________ feet high?

2. Sam finds a store in Bentonville, but almost does not get the business. Why?

3. In 1939, he meets Hugh Mattingly who owns _____________.

4. Sam and his brother Bud go into business together and purchase outright ______________.

5. The biggest challenge Wal-Mart has right now at this growth period is what?

(see the answer key)

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