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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Bouncing Back.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although there have been a number of changes in the Wal-Mart industry over the years, the Walton family still collectively owns __________ of their own business, which is rare for a major corporation.
(a) 48 percent.
(b) 58 percent.
(c) 38 percent.
(d) 68 percent.

2. 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 spent all of their own money.
(c) They had decided to borrow money.
(d) They had borrowed some money.

3. When Sam did not like the attention given to him and his family by the press, he put a lid on the personal information released to the public. What happened because of this reason according to Sam?
(a) His company suffered.
(b) America forgot about him.
(c) A great deal of misinformation was released and taken as truth about him and his family.
(d) No one cares to know about the history of Wal-Mart.

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) If he wants to be in business.
(b) Where he wants to live.
(c) Where his future lies.
(d) If he wants to go to graduate school.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what announcement does Sam Walton start the book?

2. No matter how hard Sam's father worked or how many different jobs he had, what happened?

3. How does Sam feel never being on a losing team helped him?

4. Sam is not interested in retail because __________________.

5. Why does Sam realize he must get a career job and accepts a job from JC Penney?

(see the answer key)

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