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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: Thinking Small.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helen had to help Sam sign the notes to secure all the money and by the time it was ready, what had happened?
(a) They had borrowed as much as they possibly could.
(b) They had borrowed some money.
(c) They had decided to borrow money.
(d) They had spent all of their own money.

2. A number of employees have gained a great deal of financial wealth from ____________.
(a) The profit-sharing program.
(b) Becoming managers.
(c) Working long hours.
(d) Becoming executives.

3. Sam credits the success of the business with what relationship?
(a) The one Sam has with his father-in-law.
(b) The one that the managers have with their associates.
(c) The one he has with his wife.
(d) The one he has with his employees.

4. Sam finds a store in Bentonville, but almost does not get the business. Why?
(a) He cannot afford to buy the store.
(b) The two widowed owners almost refuse to sell it.
(c) Helen does not want him to buy it.
(d) He does not want to move to Bentonville.

5. What do each of the stores have to keep the mood at work exciting and refreshing?
(a) Their own traditions and games.
(b) Coffee and donuts.
(c) Give-aways.
(d) Parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although many people have contributed to the advances in technology at Wal-Mart, who gets the lion's share of gratitude from Sam?

2. After he and Helen marry, Sam aims to build his family financial structure similar to ____________.

3. Sam notes ____________ regarding the idea that many consider him to be on the cutting edge of technology?

4. What is significant about Sam's bet regarding being an Eagle Scout?

5. What is one of the most important changes in the Wal-Mart culture in recent years?

(see the answer key)

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